Georgetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Georgetown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #1 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 111 locations

99th 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.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

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

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

Constitution Gardens Pond

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% 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

100

Species Count

+75%

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

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

Constitution Gardens Pond

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% 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 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 111 locations

99th 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.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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