Irvington

Ecosystem Overview

The Irvington ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester 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 Yonkers nearby has 6% more documented species, Irvington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 52 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-6% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-6% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+54% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+29% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+88% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+527% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+840% 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

+84%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-6% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-6% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+54% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+29% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+88% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+527% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+840% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 52 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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