Erie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Erie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, New York, 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 #2 for species diversity among 17 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common53 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common46 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common44 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common42 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common39 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common36 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common34 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common32 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common31 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional28 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional26 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional26 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional25 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional22 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional22 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare22 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

West Seneca

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Williamsville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Aurora

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.37

24 species

+317% vs. current

Blasdell

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

West Seneca

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Williamsville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Aurora

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.37

24 species

+317% vs. current

Blasdell

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% vs. current

Angola

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common53 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common46 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common44 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common42 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common39 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common36 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common34 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common32 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common31 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional28 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional26 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional26 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional25 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional22 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional22 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare22 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare21 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare21 obs.

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