Halifax

Ecosystem Overview

The Halifax ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 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. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 75 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional5 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional5 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+92% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+43% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

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 Plymouth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+92% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+43% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 75 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common7 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common7 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional5 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional5 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare4 obs.

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