Reading

Ecosystem Overview

The Reading ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 41% more documented species, Reading offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #210 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#210

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#210 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#210

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#210 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

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