Butler County

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Ohio, 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 #1 for species diversity among 3 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common50 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common35 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common32 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common29 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common28 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common26 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common21 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common21 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional19 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional16 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional16 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare16 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare16 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Butler County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Thomas O. Marsh Park Fishing Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Butler County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Thomas O. Marsh Park Fishing Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common50 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common35 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common32 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common29 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common28 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common26 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common21 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common21 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional19 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional16 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional16 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare16 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare16 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare15 obs.

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