Upper Brookville

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Brookville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 55 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common15 obs.

Eris militaris

Very Common14 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common11 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common10 obs.

Orchesella villosa

Common10 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common10 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional9 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional8 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional8 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare8 obs.

Pseudeuophrys erratica

Rare8 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 55 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common15 obs.

Eris militaris

Very Common14 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common11 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common10 obs.

Orchesella villosa

Common10 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common10 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional9 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional8 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional8 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare8 obs.

Pseudeuophrys erratica

Rare8 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare8 obs.

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