College Park
Ecosystem Overview
The College Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in prince george's 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 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Fulica americana
American Coot
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
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Regional Wildlife Network
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