Forest Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest Hills ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While District of Columbia nearby has 8% more documented species, Forest Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 111 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Anthophora villosula

Occasional2 obs.

Bourletiella hortensis

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-8% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-8% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+922% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+254% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+7% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1214% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% 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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-8% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-8% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+922% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+254% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+7% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1214% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 111 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Anthophora villosula

Occasional2 obs.

Bourletiella hortensis

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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