Columbia Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, 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 #14 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 111 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common6 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common5 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common5 obs.

Blatta orientalis

common cockroach, oriental cockroach

Common5 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional5 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional4 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional4 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 111 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common6 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common5 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common5 obs.

Blatta orientalis

common cockroach, oriental cockroach

Common5 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional5 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional4 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional4 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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