Brighton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Brighton Township ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Livingston County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Livingston County nearby has 39% more documented species, Brighton Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 18 Livingston County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex britannica

greater water dock

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+221%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-39% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Wildwing Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+110% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+771% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Appleton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Pinckney

in Putnam Township

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+771% 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 Livingston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+221%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-39% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Wildwing Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+110% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+771% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Appleton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Pinckney

in Putnam Township

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+771% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex britannica

greater water dock

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

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