Willoughby Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Willoughby Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Ohio, 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Occasional3 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional3 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Occasional3 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional3 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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