Ossining

Ecosystem Overview

The Ossining ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yonkers nearby has 91% more documented species, Ossining offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 52 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus maritima

beach plum

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common1 obs.

Ulmus glabra

wych elm

Common1 obs.

Cantharellus lateritius

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-91% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-91% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

-85% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-88% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

-82% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+350% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

-40% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

-10% 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

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-91% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-91% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

-85% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-88% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

-82% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+350% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

-40% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

-10% 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 52 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus maritima

beach plum

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common1 obs.

Ulmus glabra

wych elm

Common1 obs.

Cantharellus lateritius

Common1 obs.

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