Manhattan Community Board 4

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 4 ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in New York County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 8% more documented species, Manhattan Community Board 4 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common17 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

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

-8% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-8% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+56% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% 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

-3%

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

-8% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-8% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+56% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-8% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common17 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common7 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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