Crookston

Ecosystem Overview

The Crookston ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 3% more documented species, Crookston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common2.1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1.91 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common1.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Common1 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Common1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.43 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Occasional0.43 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Occasional0.33 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.31 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.29 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

Upland Plover

Occasional0.26 obs.

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Panax quinquefolius

Sang

Rare0.25 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.19 obs.

Arctium minus

Burdock

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

East Grand Forks

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

Maple Meadows Wma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Fertile

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+31% vs. current

Pembina Trail Sna

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+33% vs. current

Chicog Wma

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+40% vs. current

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+108% 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 Polk County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common2.1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1.91 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common1.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Common1 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Common1 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.43 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Occasional0.43 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Occasional0.33 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.31 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.29 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

Upland Plover

Occasional0.26 obs.

No image

Panax quinquefolius

Sang

Rare0.25 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.19 obs.

Arctium minus

Burdock

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

East Grand Forks

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

Maple Meadows Wma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Fertile

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+31% vs. current

Pembina Trail Sna

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+33% vs. current

Chicog Wma

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+40% vs. current

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+108% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-3% species diversity