Columbus

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 35% more documented species, Columbus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #122 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#122

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#122 of 804 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common5 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Very Common4 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common3 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza galiivora

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Saperda obliqua

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-35% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-35% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-35% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+18% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+400% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% 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

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-35% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-35% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-35% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+18% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+400% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-35% 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

#122

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#122 of 804 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common5 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Very Common4 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common3 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza galiivora

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Saperda obliqua

Rare1 obs.

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