Stamford

Ecosystem Overview

The Stamford ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Westport nearby has 39% more documented species, Stamford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Westport

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges abietis

Pineapple-Gall Adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Neolasioptera boehmeriae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-39% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-36% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.41

14 species

+336% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+663% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% 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 Fairfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-39% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-36% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.41

14 species

+336% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+663% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Westport

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges abietis

Pineapple-Gall Adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Neolasioptera boehmeriae

Rare1 obs.

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