Columbia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia 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 Portage, Columbia County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Portage

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common11 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common11 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common9 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common9 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common9 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common9 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common8 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional8 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional8 obs.

Solidago sciaphila

Occasional8 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional7 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+257% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Portage

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pardeeville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Poynette

Importance: 0.34

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.34

16 species

+525% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+257% vs. current

Highlands Of Ridgestone

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Portage

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common11 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common11 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common9 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common9 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common9 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common9 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common8 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional8 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional8 obs.

Solidago sciaphila

Occasional8 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional7 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

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