Blackstone

Ecosystem Overview

The Blackstone ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 35% more documented species, Blackstone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Liriomyza brassicae

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Zonosemata electa

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Plodia interpunctella

Indian meal moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Rare1 obs.

Allonemobius allardi

Allard’s ground cricket

Rare1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Providence County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-35% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+364% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+81% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3150% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-24% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% 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 Providence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Providence County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-35% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+364% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+81% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3150% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-24% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Liriomyza brassicae

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Zonosemata electa

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Plodia interpunctella

Indian meal moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Rare1 obs.

Allonemobius allardi

Allard’s ground cricket

Rare1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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