Shaker Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Shaker Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga 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 #14 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 68 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common61 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common51 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common45 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common44 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common42 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common38 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common37 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common35 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common34 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common34 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common29 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional21 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional20 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional17 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional16 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional14 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare12 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Rare12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cleveland Heights

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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 Cuyahoga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+32% vs. current

Cleveland Heights

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 68 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common61 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common51 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common45 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common44 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common42 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common38 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common37 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common35 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common34 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common34 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common29 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional21 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional20 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional17 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional16 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional14 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare12 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Rare12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare12 obs.

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