Brookville

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookville ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 30% more documented species, Brookville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common4 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common3 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Stereum subtomentosum

Yellowing Curtain Crust

Occasional2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oldenburg

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1067% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oldenburg

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1067% 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common4 obs.

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common3 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Stereum subtomentosum

Yellowing Curtain Crust

Occasional2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

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