Benton Harbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Benton Harbor ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Berrien County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Berrien County nearby has 79% more documented species, Benton Harbor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Berrien 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium campestre

Cream-anther field pepperwort

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+250% vs. current

Buchanan

Importance: 0.31

37 species

-43% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+24% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+250% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+250% 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 Berrien County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+250% vs. current

Buchanan

Importance: 0.31

37 species

-43% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+24% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+250% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+250% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium campestre

Cream-anther field pepperwort

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare1 obs.

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