Shiawassee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Shiawassee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Owosso, Shiawassee County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Shiawassee County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Owosso

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common9 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Corallorhiza odontorhiza

Late Coralroot

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common5 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Rare3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Shiawassee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Owosso

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bancroft

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Shiawassee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Shiawassee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Owosso

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Corunna

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bancroft

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Owosso

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common9 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Corallorhiza odontorhiza

Late Coralroot

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common5 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Rare3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare3 obs.

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