Wisconsin

Ecosystem Overview

The Wisconsin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #50 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 844 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1,521 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,090 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common568 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common565 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common560 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common558 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common553 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common546 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Common436 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common411 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common352 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional344 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional341 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional330 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional325 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Occasional322 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional298 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare297 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare280 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare278 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+733% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+733% 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 844 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1,521 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,090 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common568 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common565 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common560 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common558 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common553 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common546 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Common436 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common411 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common352 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional344 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional341 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional330 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional325 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Occasional322 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional298 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare297 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare280 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare278 obs.

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