Sylvan Water
Ecosystem Overview
The Sylvan Water ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in kings county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kings County nearby has 59% more documented species, Sylvan Water offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 kings county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Corvus corax
common raven
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kings County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sylvan Water. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sylvan Waterwithin Kings County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.