Powderhorn Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Powderhorn Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, 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 #69 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#69

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#69 of 804 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common57 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common50 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common48 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common20 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common17 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common13 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common13 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common13 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional7 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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

#69

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#69 of 804 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common57 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common50 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common48 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common20 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common17 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common13 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common13 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common13 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional7 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare6 obs.

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