Cook County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cook County ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grist Lake, Cook County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grist Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common1 obs.

Thesprotia graminis

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Efferia apicalis

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Occasional1 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Caralinda beatrix

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1967%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cook County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Adel

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+1967% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1967%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cook County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Adel

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+1967% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grist Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common1 obs.

Thesprotia graminis

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Efferia apicalis

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Occasional1 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Caralinda beatrix

Rare1 obs.

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