Benson
Ecosystem Overview
The Benson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in benson, vermont, 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 Perch Pond, Benson hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 benson 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.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple/Cassin'S Finch
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
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