Tidal Basin

Ecosystem Overview

The Tidal Basin ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While District of Columbia nearby has 74% more documented species, Tidal Basin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 111 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common13 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-74% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-74% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+189% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

-70% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-74% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+271% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-74% vs. current

Constitution Gardens Pond

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+8% 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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-74% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-74% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+189% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

-70% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-74% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+271% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-74% vs. current

Constitution Gardens Pond

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+8% 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 111 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common13 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare1 obs.

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