Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Milwaukee. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Milwaukee. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #104 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Red-breasted Merganser
mallard
American Herring Gull
greater scaup
American Robin
common goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Canada goose
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
starling
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Grey squirrel
Yellow Bumble Bee
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
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