Town Of West Hartford

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of West Hartford ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 15% more documented species, Town Of West Hartford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 25 Hartford County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 25 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-15% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+166% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+963% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-15% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

-6% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+183% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1317% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

-11% 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 Hartford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-15% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+166% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+963% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-15% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

-6% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+183% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1317% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

-11% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 25 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-15% species diversity

Confusing bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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