McMinnville

Ecosystem Overview

The McMinnville ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Yamhill County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newberg, McMinnville hosts 300% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Yamhill County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Newberg

+300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cortaderia selloana

Uruguayan pampas grass

Common1 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Rare1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yamhill County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newberg

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+300% vs. current

Yamhill County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Vern Huddleston Memorial Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Yamhill

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+567% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+300% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+900% 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 Yamhill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yamhill County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newberg

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+300% vs. current

Yamhill County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Vern Huddleston Memorial Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Yamhill

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+567% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+300% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+900% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Newberg

+300% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cortaderia selloana

Uruguayan pampas grass

Common1 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Rare1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare1 obs.

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