Oswego
Ecosystem Overview
The Oswego ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in oswego county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oswego County nearby has 73% more documented species, Oswego offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 oswego county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Chinook salmon
Dreissena polymorpha
zebra mussel
Aythya americana
Redhead
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Graufuchs
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus hyperboreus
Glaucous Gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Melanitta deglandi
White-winged Scoter
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bellis perennis
daisy
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
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Regional Wildlife Network
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