Taylor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Iowa, 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. Compared to nearby Blockton, Taylor County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 75 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Blockton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.37 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.26 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.19 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.82 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare0.74 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Rare0.58 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Rare0.49 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Bedford

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+680% vs. current

New Market

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Lenox

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Lake Of Three Fires State Park

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+680% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1460% vs. current

Sands Timber

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Bibbins Park

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+680% vs. current

Bedford Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+680% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Bedford

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+680% vs. current

New Market

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Lenox

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Lake Of Three Fires State Park

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+680% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1460% vs. current

Sands Timber

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Bibbins Park

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+680% vs. current

Bedford Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+680% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.37 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.26 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.19 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.82 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare0.74 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Rare0.58 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Rare0.49 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

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Blockton

+0% species diversity