Bristol County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bristol County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Rhode Island, 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 #3 for species diversity among 4 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

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 Common33 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common27 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common25 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common23 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common21 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common20 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common19 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare13 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.38

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 Bristol County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.38

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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common33 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common27 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common25 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common23 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common22 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common21 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common20 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common20 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common19 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare13 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare13 obs.

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