Niagara Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Niagara Falls ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in niagara county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 niagara county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Asplenium trichomanes
maidenhair spleenwort
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Rubus odoratus
Purpleflowered Raspberry
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Niagara County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Niagara Falls. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Niagara Fallswithin Niagara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.