Hamilton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Hamilton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in mercer county, new jersey, 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 Trenton, Hamilton Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 mercer county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Acanalonia conica
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Euphagus carolinus
Rusty Blackbird
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mercer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hamilton Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hamilton Townshipwithin Mercer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.