Gaithersburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Gaithersburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, maryland, 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 36 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Lobelia inflata
wild tobacco
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gaithersburg. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gaithersburgwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.