Bowling Green

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowling Green ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Warren County nearby has 48% more documented species, Bowling Green offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Warren 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Neotibicen robinsonianus

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common1 obs.

Dacrymyces stillatus

Common Jellyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Warren County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Smiths Grove

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Woodburn

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+1200% 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 Warren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Warren County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Smiths Grove

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Woodburn

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+1200% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Neotibicen robinsonianus

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common1 obs.

Dacrymyces stillatus

Common Jellyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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