Beltrami County

Ecosystem Overview

The Beltrami County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Beltrami 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 Bemidji, Beltrami County hosts 355% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Beltrami County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bemidji

+355% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Platanthera huronensis

Lake Huron Green Orchid

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Rare2 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beltrami County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+355% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chinaman Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Red Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blackduck Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blackduck

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Bemidji

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 Beltrami County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beltrami County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+355% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chinaman Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Red Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blackduck Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blackduck

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Bemidji

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bemidji

+355% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common2 obs.

Platanthera huronensis

Lake Huron Green Orchid

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Rare2 obs.

Megachile latimanus

Broad-Handed Leafcutter

Rare1 obs.

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