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Manhattan Community Board 4

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 4 ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in new york 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 New York County nearby has 8% more documented species, Manhattan Community Board 4 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

92
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
82
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
47
Common Species
Frequently observed species
45
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species
Common28 species
Occasional27 species
Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 21 locations
57th percentile for diversity
vs. New York County
-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common17 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common10 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common9 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common7 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common5 obs.
Oncopeltus fasciatus

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common5 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common4 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare3 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.
Chrysochus auratus

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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