Randalls And Wards Islands

Ecosystem Overview

The Randalls And Wards Islands ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in New York, 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 #163 for species diversity among 1181 New York natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 1181 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common68 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common57 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common54 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common42 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common37 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common33 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common25 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common25 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common24 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional22 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional22 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional21 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional21 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional20 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare20 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare19 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

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 New York.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 1181 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common68 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common57 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common54 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common42 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common37 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common33 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common25 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common25 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common24 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional22 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional22 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional21 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional21 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional20 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare20 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare19 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare19 obs.

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