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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in new york county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 55% more documented species, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

45
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
36
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
23
Common Species
Frequently observed species
22
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#14
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common13 species
Occasional14 species
Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#14 of 21 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. New York County
-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common18 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common18 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common17 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common16 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common14 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common11 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common4 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common4 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common4 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional3 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional2 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.
Clangula hyemalis

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Rare2 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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