Monhegan Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Monhegan Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Wiscasset, Monhegan Island hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common16 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common13 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common12 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common12 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common12 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common9 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional9 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Rare7 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Rare6 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common16 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common13 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common12 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common12 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common12 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common9 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional9 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Rare7 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Rare6 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare6 obs.

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