Rockville Centre

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockville Centre ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 6% more documented species, Rockville Centre offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 55 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common17 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-6% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-6% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+422% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2250% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-6% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-6% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+422% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2250% 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 55 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common17 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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