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Brookville

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookville ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 30% more documented species, Brookville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

70
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
65
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
36
Common Species
Frequently observed species
34
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species
Common21 species
Occasional21 species
Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Franklin County
-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.
Potentilla indica

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common4 obs.
Phacelia purshii

Phacelia purshii

Pursh's phacelia

Common3 obs.
Packera glabella

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common3 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.
Chaetura pelagica

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common3 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.
Stereum subtomentosum

Stereum subtomentosum

Yellowing Curtain Crust

Occasional2 obs.
Viola striata

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Occasional2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.
Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.
Troglodytes aedon

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare2 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.
Coragyps atratus

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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