Manhattan Community Board 1
Ecosystem Overview
The Manhattan Community Board 1 ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in new york county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 78% more documented species, Manhattan Community Board 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 19th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Branta bernicla
dark-bellied brent goose
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melanitta americana
black scoter
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Or Michaelmas Daisy
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
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Regional Wildlife Network
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