Farm Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Farm Island ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Hughes County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierre nearby has 70% more documented species, Farm Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Hughes County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierre

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hughes County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierre

Importance: 0.47

71 species

-70% vs. current

Hughes County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-79% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Laframboise Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+133% 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 Hughes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hughes County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierre

Importance: 0.47

71 species

-70% vs. current

Hughes County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-79% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Laframboise Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+133% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierre

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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