Winnebago County

Ecosystem Overview

The Winnebago County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Winnebago 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. Compared to nearby Oshkosh, Winnebago County hosts 33% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Winnebago County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Oshkosh

+33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common5 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Neenah

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fox Crossing

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Butte Des Morts

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Menominee South

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Millers Bay

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lumber River

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nichols Shore Acres

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Winnebago County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Neenah

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fox Crossing

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Butte Des Morts

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Menominee South

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Millers Bay

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lumber River

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nichols Shore Acres

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Oshkosh

+33% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common5 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare3 obs.

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