Providence
Ecosystem Overview
The Providence ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in providence county, rhode island, 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 Pawtucket, Providence hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Brevoortia tyrannus
Bony fish
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Providence County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Providence. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Providencewithin Providence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.