Harford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Harford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Harford 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 Havre de Grace, Harford County hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Harford County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Havre de Grace

+100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common27 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common13 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common10 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare6 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Harford County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Havre De Grace

Importance: 0.40

50 species

+100% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.40

46 species

+117% vs. current

Rowland Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Harford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Harford County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Havre De Grace

Importance: 0.40

50 species

+100% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.40

46 species

+117% vs. current

Rowland Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Havre de Grace

+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Very Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common27 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common13 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common10 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare6 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

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