Columbus

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #13 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 990 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

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 Common49 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common38 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common34 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common33 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common30 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common24 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common24 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional23 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional23 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Occasional21 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional21 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional21 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare18 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Youngstown

Importance: 0.51

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 Ohio.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Youngstown

Importance: 0.51

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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 990 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common49 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common38 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common34 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common33 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common30 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common24 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common24 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional23 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional23 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Occasional21 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional21 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional21 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare18 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare18 obs.

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