Middleburg Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Middleburg Heights ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 2% more documented species, Middleburg Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 68 Cuyahoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 68 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common5 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common3 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-2% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+250% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+180% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-2% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-2% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-2% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+29% 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

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cuyahoga County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-2% vs. current

Cuyahoga County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Euclid

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+250% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+180% vs. current

Parma

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-2% vs. current

Shaker Heights

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-2% vs. current

Strongsville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-2% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.37

76 species

+29% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 68 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 68 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleveland

-2% species diversity

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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