Foxborough

Ecosystem Overview

The Foxborough ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk 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. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 42 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional4 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% 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 Norfolk County County.

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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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 42 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional4 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

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