Rhode Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Rhode Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #17 for species diversity among 75 Rhode Island natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 75 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common131 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common108 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common97 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common94 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common79 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common77 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common77 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common75 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common71 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common71 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common69 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional65 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional61 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional60 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional56 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional50 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare49 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare48 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Warwick

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% 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 Rhode Island.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Warwick

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 75 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common131 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common108 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common97 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common94 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common79 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common77 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common77 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common75 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common71 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common71 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common69 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional65 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional61 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional60 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional56 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional50 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare49 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare48 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare46 obs.

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