Genesee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Genesee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Genesee 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. Compared to nearby Batavia, Genesee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Genesee County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Batavia

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Genesee County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Darien Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 Genesee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Genesee County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Darien Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Batavia

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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