Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Oregon, 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 Woodburn, Marion County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodburn

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common21 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common19 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common16 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Common14 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common14 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common13 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common11 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional11 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional10 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Occasional10 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional9 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Rare9 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare9 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodburn

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Young Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Silverton

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stayton

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aumsville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Mount Angel

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodburn

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Young Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Silverton

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stayton

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aumsville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Mount Angel

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodburn

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common21 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common19 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common16 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Common14 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common14 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common13 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common11 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional11 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional10 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Occasional10 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional10 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional9 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Rare9 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare9 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare9 obs.

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