Laurel
Ecosystem Overview
The Laurel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #5 for species diversity among 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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
Butorides virescens
green heron
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince George's County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Laurel. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laurelwithin Prince George's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.