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The Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The The Pool ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in new york county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New York County nearby has 67% more documented species, The Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 24th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

33
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
16
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#16
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional10 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#16 of 21 locations
24th percentile for diversity
vs. New York County
-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common13 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common10 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.
Parkesia motacilla

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Very Common4 obs.
Tringa solitaria

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.
Melospiza georgiana

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common3 obs.
Aythya americana

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.
Euphagus carolinus

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common2 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.
Setophaga striata

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Common2 obs.
Parkesia noveboracensis

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Occasional2 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.
Lecane quadridentata

Lecane quadridentata

Occasional1 obs.
Porzana carolina

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.
Nycticorax nycticorax

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare1 obs.
Botaurus lentiginosus

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Rare1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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