Grand Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Island ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Island, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grand Island, Grand Island hosts 37% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Grand Island County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Island

+37% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Island

Importance: 0.38

65 species

+37% vs. current

Motor Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+8800% 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

+170%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Island

Importance: 0.38

65 species

+37% vs. current

Motor Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+8800% 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Island

+37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita multisquamosa

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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