Hudson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hudson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, 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 12 Hudson County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common9 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional6 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional5 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Rare5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hudson County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

North Bergen

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% 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 Hudson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hudson County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

North Bergen

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common9 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional6 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional5 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Rare5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare5 obs.

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