Watonwan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Watonwan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, 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 Mud Lake, Watonwan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Watonwan County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mud Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common13 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common9 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common8 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common8 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common8 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common7 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional4 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Rare4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fedje Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Case Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

La Salle

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% 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 Watonwan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fedje Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Case Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

La Salle

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mud Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common13 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common9 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common8 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common8 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common8 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common7 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional4 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Rare4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare4 obs.

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