Manhattan Community Board 6

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 6 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in New York County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common19 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Very Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common12 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common10 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common10 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common9 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional9 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional9 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare8 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare8 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

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 New York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

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

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common19 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Very Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common12 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common10 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common10 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common9 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional9 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional9 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare8 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare8 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare8 obs.

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