South Portland
Ecosystem Overview
The South Portland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in cumberland county, maine, 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 #3 for species diversity among 25 cumberland county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Trifolium arvense
Rabbitfoot clover
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cumberland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Portland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Portlandwithin Cumberland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.