Manhattan Community Board 5

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 5 ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in New York County, 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. While New York County nearby has 13% more documented species, Manhattan Community Board 5 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common26 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common14 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common13 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common12 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common12 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common10 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common10 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Geothlypis philadelphia

Mourning Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Occasional6 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

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

-13% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+47% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% 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

Species Count

-8%

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

-13% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+47% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common26 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common14 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common13 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common12 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common12 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common10 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common10 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Geothlypis philadelphia

Mourning Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Occasional6 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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