Oregon

Ecosystem Overview

The Oregon ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Dane County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dane County nearby has 82% more documented species, Oregon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 115 Dane County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 115 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-82% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Panicum dichotomiflorum

autumn millet

Very Common3 obs.

Puccinellia distans

Spreading alkali grass

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis pectinacea

Purple Lovegrass

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis minor

lesser love-grass

Common1 obs.

Geranium sibiricum

Siberian crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

-74% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

0% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+38% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Tenney Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-60% 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 Dane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

-74% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

0% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+38% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Tenney Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-60% 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 115 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Panicum dichotomiflorum

autumn millet

Very Common3 obs.

Puccinellia distans

Spreading alkali grass

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis pectinacea

Purple Lovegrass

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis minor

lesser love-grass

Common1 obs.

Geranium sibiricum

Siberian crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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