Cayuga Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Cayuga Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in tompkins 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 15 tompkins county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Vireo solitarius
Solitary Vireo
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Chinavia hilaris
Green Stink Bug
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Graphocephala coccinea
Candy-Striped Leafhopper
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tompkins County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cayuga Heights. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cayuga Heightswithin Tompkins County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.