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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Yellow-Headed Blackbird
American Coot
American White Pelican
Pond Bird
Kildeer
Snipe
Teal
Trumpeter Swan
Pond Bird
Long-Billed Dowitcher
Savannah Sparrow
Turkey Vulture
Ringnek
American Pipit
Gaulin
White-Faced Ibis
Ruddyduck
Great Egret
Greater Yellowlegs
Pied-Billed Grebe
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota
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 Watonwan County County.
The Madelia ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Watonwan County, Madelia hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Watonwan County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.