Wyandotte County Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Wyandotte County Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kansas City nearby has 88% more documented species, Wyandotte County Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 4 Wyandotte County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Edwardsville

Importance: 0.23

12 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 Wyandotte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Edwardsville

Importance: 0.23

12 species

0% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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