Biddeford

Ecosystem Overview

The Biddeford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Maine, 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 Kittery, Biddeford hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 33 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Testudinalia testudinalis

Common Tortoiseshell Limpet

Very Common4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Ostrea edulis

Edible oyster

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare2 obs.

Naemia seriata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+56% 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 York County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+56% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 33 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Testudinalia testudinalis

Common Tortoiseshell Limpet

Very Common4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Ostrea edulis

Edible oyster

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare2 obs.

Naemia seriata

Rare2 obs.

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