Wyandotte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wyandotte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, 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 #2 for species diversity among 4 Wyandotte County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common8 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common6 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common5 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional5 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional4 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Edwardsville

Importance: 0.23

12 species

+733% vs. current

Wyandotte County Lake

in Kansas City

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 Wyandotte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Edwardsville

Importance: 0.23

12 species

+733% vs. current

Wyandotte County Lake

in Kansas City

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common8 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common6 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common5 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional5 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional4 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

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