Hamilton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer 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. Compared to nearby Trenton, Hamilton Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Trenton

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Trenton

Importance: 0.54

24 species

+317% vs. current

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

West Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Trenton

Importance: 0.54

24 species

+317% vs. current

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

West Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Trenton

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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