Bemidji

Ecosystem Overview

The Bemidji ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, 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 Beltrami County nearby has 78% more documented species, Bemidji offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Beltrami County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beltrami County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common2 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Very Common1 obs.

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beltrami County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Beltrami County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Chinaman Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Upper Red Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% vs. current

Blackduck Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Blackduck

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Bemidji

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1000% 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 Beltrami County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beltrami County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Beltrami County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Chinaman Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Upper Red Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% vs. current

Blackduck Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Blackduck

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Bemidji

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1000% 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

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beltrami County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common2 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Very Common1 obs.

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