Croton-on-hudson

Ecosystem Overview

The Croton-on-hudson ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yonkers nearby has 31% more documented species, Croton-on-hudson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 52 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare1 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-31% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+13% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-5% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+38% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+360% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+590% 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

+35%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-31% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+13% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-5% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+38% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+360% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+590% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 52 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Rare1 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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