Sylvan Water

Ecosystem Overview

The Sylvan Water ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Kings County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kings County nearby has 59% more documented species, Sylvan Water offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Kings County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-59% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-59% vs. current

Dell Water

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+32% vs. current

Valley Water

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+242% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+273% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+925% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% 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 Kings County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-59% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-59% vs. current

Dell Water

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+32% vs. current

Valley Water

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+242% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+273% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+925% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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