Troy

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 17% more documented species, Troy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 58 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-17% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-17% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-17% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-17% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+4% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+219% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-12% 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 Oakland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-17% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-17% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-17% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+4% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+219% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-12% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 58 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare2 obs.

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