Woodbury County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodbury County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Turtle Lake, Woodbury County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Woodbury County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Turtle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Rare2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Turtle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Rare2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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