Grand Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Island ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Hall County, Nebraska, 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 Hall County nearby has 69% more documented species, Grand Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Hall County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hall County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hall County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hall County

Importance: 0.37

35 species

-69% vs. current

Wood River

Importance: 0.23

1 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 Hall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hall County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hall County

Importance: 0.37

35 species

-69% vs. current

Wood River

Importance: 0.23

1 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hall County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

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