Bloomington

Ecosystem Overview

The Bloomington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 804 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common75 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common64 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common58 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common51 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common45 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common43 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common42 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common39 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common39 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional30 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional29 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional28 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional25 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare24 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare24 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 804 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common75 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common64 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common58 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common51 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common45 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common43 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common42 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common39 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common39 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional30 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional29 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional28 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional25 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare24 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare24 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare24 obs.

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