South Milwaukee

Ecosystem Overview

The South Milwaukee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 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 #2 for species diversity among 24 Milwaukee 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 24 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common7 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Very Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional4 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

+300% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Milwaukee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

+300% vs. current

Cudahy

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 24 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common7 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Very Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional4 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare3 obs.

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