Bristol County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bristol County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, 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 Taunton, Bristol County hosts 233% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common39 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common30 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common25 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common23 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common22 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common22 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common21 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional20 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional19 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional19 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional19 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare18 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare18 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+233% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+39% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% 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 Bristol County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+233% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+39% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common39 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common30 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common25 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common23 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common22 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common22 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common21 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional20 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional19 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional19 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional19 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare18 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare18 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare17 obs.

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