Manhattan Community Board 11

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 11 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in New York, 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 #11 for species diversity among 1181 New York 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 1181 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common205 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common101 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common65 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common62 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common59 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common57 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common56 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common52 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common50 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common50 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional50 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional46 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional36 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional36 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional35 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional33 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare32 obs.

Sagina japonica

Japanese pearlwort

Rare30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

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 New York.

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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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 1181 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common205 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common101 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common65 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common62 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common59 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common57 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common56 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common52 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common50 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common50 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional50 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional46 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional36 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional36 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional35 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional33 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare32 obs.

Sagina japonica

Japanese pearlwort

Rare30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare29 obs.

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