Early AccessHelp us build the future of location-specific field guides. Limited-time pricing of $1.99 regularly $19.99 while we perfect the platform with your feedback.
← Back to Providence County

College Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The College Hill ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in providence county, rhode island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 79% more documented species, College Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 29 locations
48th percentile for diversity
vs. Providence
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common5 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common2 obs.
Vespula germanica

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.
Leptopterna dolabrata

Leptopterna dolabrata

Plant bug

Very Common1 obs.
Cepaea nemoralis

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.
Molothrus ater

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.
Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.
Sagina procumbens

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.
Mephitis mephitis

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.
Callicarpa dichotoma

Callicarpa dichotoma

Purple Beautyberry

Rare1 obs.
Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 21 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in College Hill. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$1.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in College Hill. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$1.99
No comparable locations found in this region.

Nearby Wildlife Areas in Providence County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near College Hill. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement College Hillwithin Providence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

Favicon Attribution: Graphics from Twemoji by Twitter, Inc and contributors Licensed under CC-BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: https://github.com/twitter/twemoji