Delaware County

Ecosystem Overview

The Delaware County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Ohio, 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 Delaware, Delaware County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Delaware 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional3 obs.

Promachus hinei

Occasional3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sunbury

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sunbury

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional3 obs.

Promachus hinei

Occasional3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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