Manistee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Manistee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Manistee 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. Compared to nearby Center Lake, Manistee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Manistee County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Center Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common14 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common10 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common9 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common8 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common7 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common6 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional6 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Occasional6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional6 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional6 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Manistee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Onekama

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Copemish

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eastlake

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Manistee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Manistee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Onekama

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Copemish

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eastlake

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Center Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common14 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common10 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common9 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common8 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common7 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common6 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional6 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Occasional6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional6 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional6 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare5 obs.

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