Morrison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morrison County ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrison County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Longs Lake, Morrison County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Morrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Longs Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common2 obs.

Salix pedicellaris

bog willow

Common2 obs.

Dalea candida

white tassel-flower

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Ambystoma tigrinum

tiger salamander

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1520%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Morrison County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Falls

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1520% 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 Morrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1520%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Morrison County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Falls

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1520% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Longs Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common2 obs.

Salix pedicellaris

bog willow

Common2 obs.

Dalea candida

white tassel-flower

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Ambystoma tigrinum

tiger salamander

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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