South Kingstown

Ecosystem Overview

The South Kingstown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Rhode Island, 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 #2 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common36 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common29 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common25 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common20 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common20 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common17 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common17 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional16 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional10 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional10 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare10 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare9 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Blue Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Blue Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common36 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common29 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common25 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common20 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common20 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common17 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common17 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional16 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional10 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional10 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare10 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare9 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare9 obs.

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