Cedar Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Cedar Falls ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in black hawk county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Waterloo, Cedar Falls hosts 800% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 black hawk county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Syringa vulgaris
Purple Lilac
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Black Hawk County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cedar Fallswithin Black Hawk County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.