Gogebic County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gogebic County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Gogebic County, Michigan, 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 Ironwood, Gogebic County hosts 285% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Gogebic 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. Ironwood

+285% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common607 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common414 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common272 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Very Common214 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Very Common117 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common98 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common96 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common94 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common90 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common88 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Common84 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional78 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Occasional77 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional76 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional75 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional70 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional65 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare63 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare59 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Rare56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironwood

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Bobcat Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Twist 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 Gogebic County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironwood

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Bobcat Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Twist 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. Ironwood

+285% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common607 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common414 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common272 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Very Common214 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Very Common117 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common98 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common96 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common94 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common90 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common88 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Common84 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional78 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Occasional77 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional76 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional75 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional70 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional65 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare63 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare59 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Rare56 obs.

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