Franklin County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marble Cliff nearby has 2% more documented species, Franklin County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Marble Cliff

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common108.48 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common96 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common65.74 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common62 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common61 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common57 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common57 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common53 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common53 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common52 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common49 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional46 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional44 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional43 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional39 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional39 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional38 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare38 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare37 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Marble Cliff

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common108.48 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common96 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common65.74 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common62 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common61 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common57 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common57 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common53 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common53 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common52 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common49 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional46 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional44 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional43 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional39 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional39 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional38 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare38 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare37 obs.

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