Poweshiek County

Ecosystem Overview

The Poweshiek County ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Poweshiek County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grinnell, Poweshiek County hosts 2% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Poweshiek County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grinnell

+2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Poweshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Grinnell

Importance: 0.35

91 species

+2% vs. current

Lake Arbor

in Grinnell

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2225% 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 Poweshiek County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Poweshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Grinnell

Importance: 0.35

91 species

+2% vs. current

Lake Arbor

in Grinnell

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2225% 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grinnell

+2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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