Bowling Green

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowling Green ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wood County nearby has 26% more documented species, Bowling Green offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wood County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wood County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-26% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

+1% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1380% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Williamsburg Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+573% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wood County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-26% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

+1% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1380% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Williamsburg Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+573% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wood County

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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