Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in New York City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in New York City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York
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 New York.
The New York City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in New York, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #73 for species diversity among 1181 New York natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
mugwort
Lesser Celandine
American Jumpseed
Virginia-Silk
Tree of heaven
white snakeroot
Eastern baccharis
American Robin
Grey squirrel
garlic mustard
rum cherry, black cherry
ivy
Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake
Asian Bittersweet
Canada goose
House Sparrow
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
mallard
Purple deadnettle
satin-walnut
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