Eau Claire County

Ecosystem Overview

The Eau Claire County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Eau Claire 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 Centennial, Eau Claire County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Eau Claire County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Centennial

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common17 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common4 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Eau Claire County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Altoona

Importance: 0.31

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 Eau Claire County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Eau Claire County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Altoona

Importance: 0.31

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Centennial

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common17 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common4 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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