Seneca County

Ecosystem Overview

The Seneca County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Seneca 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. Compared to nearby Junius Ponds, Seneca County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Seneca County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Junius Ponds

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common23 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common18 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common17 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common10 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common9 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional9 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional8 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional8 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional8 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare8 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare7 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Seneca County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Interlaken

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Seneca County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Seneca County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Interlaken

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Junius Ponds

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common23 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common18 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common17 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common10 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common9 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional9 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional8 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional8 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional8 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare8 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare7 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Rare7 obs.

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