Medford

Ecosystem Overview

The Medford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #105 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts 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

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 710 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common44 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common21 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common19 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common17 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common16 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Peridea angulosa

Angulose Prominent

Occasional15 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional14 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional14 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional14 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare14 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Rare14 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 710 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common44 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common21 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common19 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common17 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common16 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional15 obs.

Peridea angulosa

Angulose Prominent

Occasional15 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional14 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional14 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional14 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare14 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Rare14 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Rare13 obs.

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