Plainfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Plainfield ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in hendricks county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hendricks County nearby has 79% more documented species, Plainfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 hendricks county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Epiphragma solatrix
Clastoptera proteus
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Mycena acicula
Orange Bonnet
Packera obovata
Round-Leaf Ragwort
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Strobilomyces strobilaceus
Old Man Of The Woods
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hendricks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Plainfield. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Plainfieldwithin Hendricks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.