La Crosse County

Ecosystem Overview

The La Crosse County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 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 La Crosse, La Crosse County hosts 56% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 La Crosse 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. La Crosse

+56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in La Crosse County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

La Crosse

Importance: 0.46

64 species

+56% vs. current

Onalaska

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

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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 La Crosse County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in La Crosse County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

La Crosse

Importance: 0.46

64 species

+56% vs. current

Onalaska

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% 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. La Crosse

+56% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common3 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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