Milford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Milford Township ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 15% more documented species, Milford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 58 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-15% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1317% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-15% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+2% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+6% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+227% 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 Oakland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-15% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1317% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-15% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+2% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+6% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+227% 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 58 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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