Braintree

Ecosystem Overview

The Braintree ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 84% more documented species, Braintree offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 42 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum humile

Low Watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-84% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-84% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-75% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-27% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-84% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-77% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-84% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-84% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-75% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-27% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-84% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-77% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 42 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum humile

Low Watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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