Newburyport

Ecosystem Overview

The Newburyport ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 3% more documented species, Newburyport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #161 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#161

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#161 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-3% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% 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

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-3% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% 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

#161

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#161 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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