Eagle Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Eagle Grove ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Wright County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wright County nearby has 60% more documented species, Eagle Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Wright County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wright County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2.11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.05 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common1.04 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.88 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.82 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Common0.69 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Common0.54 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.52 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.52 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.51 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.42 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

American Feverfew

Occasional0.41 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Occasional0.41 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.41 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare0.4 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Rare0.23 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Wright County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-60% vs. current

Dows

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Goldfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+383% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+625% vs. current

Lower Morse Lake Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+867% vs. current

Belmond

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+480% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+625% 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 Wright County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2.11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.05 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common1.04 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.88 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.82 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Common0.69 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Common0.54 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.52 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.52 obs.

No image

Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.51 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.42 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

American Feverfew

Occasional0.41 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Occasional0.41 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.41 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Occasional0.41 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare0.4 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Rare0.23 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Wright County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-60% vs. current

Dows

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Goldfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+383% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+625% vs. current

Lower Morse Lake Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+867% vs. current

Belmond

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+480% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+625% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wright County

-60% species diversity