Biddeford
Ecosystem Overview
The Biddeford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in york 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. Compared to nearby Kittery, Biddeford hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 33 york 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.
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Testudinalia testudinalis
Common Tortoiseshell Limpet
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Lathyrus japonicus
sea pea
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Ostrea edulis
Edible oyster
Melanitta deglandi
White-winged Scoter
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Semibalanus balanoides
Acorn Barnacle
Naemia seriata
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Biddefordwithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.