Vilas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Vilas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Vilas 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 Presque Isle Lake, Vilas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Vilas County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common112 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common80 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Very Common53 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common42 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common40 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common38 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common36 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common25 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common24 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common20 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common19 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional19 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional15 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional15 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional15 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare15 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Rare15 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vilas County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Razorback Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Aurora Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Escanaba Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Day Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Star Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blueberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Firefly Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fallison Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Vilas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vilas County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Razorback Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Aurora Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Escanaba Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Day Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Star Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blueberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Firefly Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fallison Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common112 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common80 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Very Common53 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common42 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common40 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common38 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common36 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common25 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common24 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common20 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common19 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional19 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional15 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional15 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional15 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare15 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Rare15 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare15 obs.

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