Becker County

Ecosystem Overview

The Becker County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Becker 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 Detroit Lakes, Becker County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Becker County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit Lakes

+335% 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 Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common5 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common5 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare4 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare4 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Becker County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Detroit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Two Inlets Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Sallie

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blackbird Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Muskrat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Detroit Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Becker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Becker County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Detroit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Two Inlets Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Sallie

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blackbird Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Muskrat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Detroit Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit Lakes

+335% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common5 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common5 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional4 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare4 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare4 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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