Buffalo

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional6 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Rare5 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Rare4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

West Seneca

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Williamsville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Aurora

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.37

24 species

+317% vs. current

Blasdell

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

West Seneca

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Williamsville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Aurora

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.37

24 species

+317% vs. current

Blasdell

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional6 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Rare5 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Rare4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare4 obs.

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