Michigan Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Michigan Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, 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 #17 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 111 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare3 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+285% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+16% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 111 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare3 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare3 obs.

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