Hamburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamburg ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Fremont 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 Fremont County nearby has 63% more documented species, Hamburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Fremont County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Very Common0.11 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Very Common0.1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.08 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.08 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.08 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.08 obs.

Bibio albipennis

White-Winged March Fly

Common0.06 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.05 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Amphasia interstitialis

Red-Headed Ground Beetle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lebia analis

Occasional0.03 obs.

Actina viridis

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.03 obs.

Platydema excavata

Rare0.03 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare0.03 obs.

Neoplea striola

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-65% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+69% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+286% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-66% 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 Fremont County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Very Common0.11 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Very Common0.1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.08 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.08 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.08 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.08 obs.

Bibio albipennis

White-Winged March Fly

Common0.06 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.05 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Amphasia interstitialis

Red-Headed Ground Beetle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lebia analis

Occasional0.03 obs.

Actina viridis

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.03 obs.

Platydema excavata

Rare0.03 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare0.03 obs.

Neoplea striola

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-66% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-65% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+69% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+286% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-66% 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-63% species diversity