Trenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Trenton ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mercer County nearby has 76% more documented species, Trenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Very Common2 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Very Common2 obs.

Alosa sapidissima

White Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible fig

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

West Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Hamilton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+9% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+380% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

West Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Hamilton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-76% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+9% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+380% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Very Common2 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Very Common2 obs.

Alosa sapidissima

White Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible fig

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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