Colonie
Ecosystem Overview
The Colonie ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in albany county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Albany County nearby has 85% more documented species, Colonie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 albany county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Vespula vidua
Widow Yellowjacket
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Lespedeza capitata
Round-Head Lespedeza
Desmodium canadense
Canada Tick-Clover
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Eumenes fraternus
Fraternal Potter Wasp
Symmorphus canadensis
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Lyonia ligustrina
He-Huckleberry
Trifolium arvense
Rabbitfoot clover
Silene latifolia
Bladder campion
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Albany County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Colonie. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Coloniewithin Albany County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.