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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods County County, Minnesota
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 Lake of the Woods County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Half-Black Bumblebee

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Yellow-Banded Bumblebee

Confusing Bumblebee
American White Pelican
Red-Winged Blackbird

Fox
Goldeneye
Mallard
Philadelphia Vireo

Black-Billed Magpie
Creeping Crowfoot

Bethune'S Pinion Moth

Walsingham'S Agonopterix Moth

Shotbush

Cream Pea

Pleurisy Root
Eastern Kingbird

Giant Floater

Franklin'S Ground Squirrel
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The Lake Of The Woods State Forest ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Lake of the Woods County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.