Osceola County

Ecosystem Overview

The Osceola County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Osceola County, Florida, 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 Kissimmee, Osceola County hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Osceola County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common254 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common178 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common151 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common119 obs.

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Peucaea aestivalis

Bachman's Sparrow

Very Common117 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common113 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common112 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common82 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common80 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common74 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common65 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional62 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional60 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional57 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional56 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional43 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional43 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Rare40 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare35 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare35 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Osceola County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common254 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common178 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common151 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common119 obs.

No image

Peucaea aestivalis

Bachman's Sparrow

Very Common117 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common113 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common112 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common82 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common80 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common74 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common65 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional62 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional60 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional57 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional56 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional43 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional43 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Rare40 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare35 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare35 obs.

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