Benson

Ecosystem Overview

The Benson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Benson, Vermont, 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 Perch Pond, Benson hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Benson County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Perch Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common85 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common53 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common44 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common40 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common33 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Common26 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common22 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common21 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common20 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common18 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common17 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional16 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional15 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional13 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare13 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare12 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Benson County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Bush Pond-mill Pond

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 Benson County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Benson County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Bush Pond-mill Pond

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Perch Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common85 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common53 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common44 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common40 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common33 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Common26 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common22 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common21 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common20 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common18 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common17 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional16 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional15 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional13 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare13 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare12 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare12 obs.

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