Miami County

Ecosystem Overview

The Miami County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby KC Watersports, Miami County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Miami County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. KC Watersports

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common3 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Schinia arcigera

Arcigera Flower Moth

Common2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional2 obs.

Hentzia palmarum

Common Hentz Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+986%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisburg

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Hillsdale Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+744% 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 Miami County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+986%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisburg

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Hillsdale Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+744% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. KC Watersports

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common3 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Schinia arcigera

Arcigera Flower Moth

Common2 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional2 obs.

Hentzia palmarum

Common Hentz Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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