Topsfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Topsfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #138 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

#138

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#138 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.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common12 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common6 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare3 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

Boston

Importance: 0.73

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

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

Boston

Importance: 0.73

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

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

#138

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#138 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare3 obs.

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