Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in City of Rochester. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Common Cardinal
Red-Winged Blackbird
Downy Woodpecker
American Robin
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Silkweed
Canada Goose

Cottonwood
Black-Capped Chickadee
Carrot
Bead Fern
Tufted Titmouse
Tuliptree
Haymaids
Hedge Garlic

Moth Mullein
Boxelder

Hawkweed
Northern Oriole

Velvet Sumac
Get all 80 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, 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 Monroe County County.
The City Of Rochester ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.