Lorain

Ecosystem Overview

The Lorain ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Lorain 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. Compared to nearby Elyria, Lorain hosts 170% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Lorain County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Elyria

+170% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common32 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common31 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common29 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common26 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common21 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common16 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common16 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common15 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional12 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional11 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional9 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare8 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

+89% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

+170% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

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 Lorain County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lorain County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Elyria

Importance: 0.43

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lorain County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Oberlin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Avon Lake

Importance: 0.33

53 species

+89% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.32

37 species

+170% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% vs. current

North Ridgeville

Importance: 0.31

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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Elyria

+170% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common32 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common31 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common29 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common26 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common21 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common16 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common16 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common15 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional12 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional11 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional9 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare8 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Rare8 obs.

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