Cambridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Cambridge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #149 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#149

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#149 of 710 locations

79th 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.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common94 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common77 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common59 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common53 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common49 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common37 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common31 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common23 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common23 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional21 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional19 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional19 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional19 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional15 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional14 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare13 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Rare13 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

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

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

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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

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

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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

#149

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#149 of 710 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common94 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common77 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common59 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common53 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common49 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common37 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common31 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common23 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common23 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional21 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional19 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional19 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional19 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional15 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional14 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare13 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Rare13 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare13 obs.

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