White Plains

Ecosystem Overview

The White Plains ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yonkers nearby has 39% more documented species, White Plains offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 52 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Coprinopsis variegata

Very Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common2 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common2 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-39% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-39% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-16% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+22% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+307% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+510% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+578% 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 Westchester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-39% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-39% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-16% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+22% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+307% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+510% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+578% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 52 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Coprinopsis variegata

Very Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common2 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common2 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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