Russell

Ecosystem Overview

The Russell ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Kansas, 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 Russell County nearby has 65% more documented species, Russell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 77 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 77 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Very Common1.04 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Forsythia viridissima

Greenstem Forsythia

Very Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common0.95 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.95 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional0.94 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.94 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.42 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.14 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Rare0.11 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Rare0.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Wilson State Park

in Sylvan Grove

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-19% vs. current

Russell Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+100% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+136% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+100% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+333% 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 Russell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-65% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Wilson State Park

in Sylvan Grove

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-19% vs. current

Russell Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+100% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+136% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+100% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+333% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Very Common1.04 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Forsythia viridissima

Greenstem Forsythia

Very Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common0.95 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.95 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional0.94 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.94 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.42 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.14 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Rare0.11 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Rare0.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.11 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 77 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-65% species diversity