Massachusetts

Ecosystem Overview

The Massachusetts ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, 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 #114 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 710 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Boston

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2,551 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1,486 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1,302 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,151 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common1,095 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1,010 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1,001 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common929 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common904 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common903 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common885 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional836 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional826 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional818 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional763 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional709 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional654 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare627 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare623 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare622 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 710 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Boston

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2,551 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1,486 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1,302 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,151 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common1,095 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1,010 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1,001 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common929 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common904 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common903 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common885 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional836 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional826 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional818 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional763 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional709 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional654 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare627 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare623 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare622 obs.

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