Babylon

Ecosystem Overview

The Babylon ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Suffolk County nearby has 37% more documented species, Babylon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 64 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common3 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Rare1 obs.

Herpetogramma theseusalis

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+125%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+152% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+950% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+425% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+133% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+21% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6200% 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 Suffolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+125%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+152% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+950% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+425% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+133% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+21% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6200% 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 64 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common3 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Glyptobaris lecontei

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Rare1 obs.

Herpetogramma theseusalis

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

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