West Orange
Ecosystem Overview
The West Orange ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in essex county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newark nearby has 36% more documented species, West Orange offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 22 essex county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pourthiaea villosa
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Carpinus caroliniana
Blue Beech
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Andrena milwaukeensis
Milwaukee Mining Bee
Halictus confusus
Southern Bronze Furrow Bee
Tipula oleracea
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Dolomedes albineus
Bourletiella hortensis
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Essex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Orange. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Orangewithin Essex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.