Madison Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison Heights ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 43% more documented species, Madison Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 58 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-43% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Robinia hispida

Rose-Acacia

Very Common2 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common2 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia coronata

Crown Rust Of Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium pusillum

Small-Flowered Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+850% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-43% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-31% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-29% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+119% 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

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+850% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-43% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-31% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-29% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+119% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 58 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Robinia hispida

Rose-Acacia

Very Common2 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common2 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia coronata

Crown Rust Of Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium pusillum

Small-Flowered Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

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