The Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The The Pond ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in New York County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 36% more documented species, The Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 21 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common4 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common4 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Aix galericulata

Mandarin Duck

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-36% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-36% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% 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 New York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-36% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-36% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 21 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common4 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common4 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Aix galericulata

Mandarin Duck

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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