Queen Anne's County

Ecosystem Overview

The Queen Anne's County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, 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 Chews Creek, Queen Anne's County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Queen Anne's County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chews Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common15 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common13 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common11 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common9 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common8 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common7 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional6 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional6 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Rare6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Queen Anne's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Centreville

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+614% vs. current

Kent Island

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Queen Anne

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Queenstown

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 Queen Anne's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Queen Anne's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Centreville

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+614% vs. current

Kent Island

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Queen Anne

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Queenstown

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chews Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common15 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common13 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common11 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common9 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common8 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common7 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional6 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional6 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Rare6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare5 obs.

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