Orion Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Orion Township ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 42% more documented species, Orion Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 58 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-42% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix canadensis

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllonorycter propinquinella

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+867% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-42% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-30% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-28% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+123% 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

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+867% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-42% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-30% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-28% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+123% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 58 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix canadensis

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllonorycter propinquinella

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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