Starbuck

Ecosystem Overview

The Starbuck ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Pope County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pope County nearby has 88% more documented species, Starbuck offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Pope County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pope County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Mystacides interjectus

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Very Common1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Pope County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pope County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Scandinavian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Minnewaska

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.30

17 species

-29% vs. current

Cyrus

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+300% 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 Pope County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Pope County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pope County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Scandinavian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Minnewaska

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.30

17 species

-29% vs. current

Cyrus

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+300% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pope County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Mystacides interjectus

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Very Common1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Occasional1 obs.

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