Boston

Ecosystem Overview

The Boston ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #136 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#136

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#136 of 710 locations

81th 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.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common126 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common115 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common98 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common93 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common81 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common73 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common70 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common68 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common59 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common57 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common56 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional44 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional40 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional40 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional36 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional36 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare34 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

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

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

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

#136

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#136 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common126 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common115 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common98 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common93 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common81 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common73 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common70 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common68 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common59 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common57 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common56 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional44 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional40 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional40 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional36 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional36 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare34 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Rare33 obs.

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