Niagara Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Niagara Falls ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Niagara 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 #2 for species diversity among 6 Niagara County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common36 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common6 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common5 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+150% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

+108% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 Niagara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+150% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

+108% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common36 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common6 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common5 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

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