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Rockville Centre

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockville Centre ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 6% more documented species, Rockville Centre offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

94
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
81
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
48
Common Species
Frequently observed species
46
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species
Common29 species
Occasional28 species
Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 55 locations
89th percentile for diversity
vs. Nassau County
-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common17 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common8 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common5 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common5 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common5 obs.
Chaetura pelagica

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common5 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.
Parkesia noveboracensis

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common4 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common3 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.
Myiarchus crinitus

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.
Aythya collaris

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.
Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.
Vireo olivaceus

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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