Kalamazoo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kalamazoo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Kalamazoo County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalamazoo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common43 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common37 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common37 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common30 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common28 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common25 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common24 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional23 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional23 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional22 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional21 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional21 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare21 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wintergreen Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Drakes Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Kalamazoo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kalamazoo County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wintergreen Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Little Asylum Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Drakes Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Hole Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Kalamazoo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common43 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common37 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common37 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common30 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common28 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common25 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common24 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional23 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional23 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional22 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional21 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional21 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare21 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare21 obs.

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