Douglas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Nebraska, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Omaha

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common50 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common40 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common38 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common28 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common24 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common23 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common22 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common22 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional22 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional22 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional21 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional21 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional21 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare20 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Rare20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Omaha

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Zorinsky Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Standing Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Benson

in Omaha

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Omaha

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Zorinsky Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Standing Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Benson

in Omaha

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Omaha

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common50 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common40 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common38 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common28 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common24 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common23 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common22 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common22 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional22 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional22 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional21 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional21 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional21 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare20 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Rare20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare20 obs.

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