Town Of West Hartford
Ecosystem Overview
The Town Of West Hartford ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in hartford county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 15% more documented species, Town Of West Hartford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 25 hartford county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bombus perplexus
Confusing bumble bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hartford County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Town Of West Hartford. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Town Of West Hartfordwithin Hartford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.