Grand Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Island ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Island, New York, 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 Grand Island nearby has 27% more documented species, Grand Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Grand Island County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Island

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand Island County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Island

Importance: 0.40

89 species

-27% vs. current

Motor Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6400% 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 Grand Island County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand Island County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Island

Importance: 0.40

89 species

-27% vs. current

Motor Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Island

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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