Roosevelt Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Roosevelt Island ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in New York County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 41% more documented species, Roosevelt Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 21 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common3 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% 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 New York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-41% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 21 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common3 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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