Seneca County
Ecosystem Overview
The Seneca County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in seneca 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. Compared to nearby Junius Ponds, Seneca County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 seneca county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Aythya americana
Redhead
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Calidris fuscicollis
white-rumped sandpiper
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
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Regional Wildlife Network
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