Oswego

Ecosystem Overview

The Oswego ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Oswego County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oswego County nearby has 73% more documented species, Oswego offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Oswego County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oswego County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Larus hyperboreus

Glaucous Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oswego County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Oswego County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% 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 Oswego County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oswego County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Oswego County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oswego County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Larus hyperboreus

Glaucous Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

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