Winterset
Ecosystem Overview
The Winterset ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in madison county, iowa, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 madison county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Laphria thoracica
Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Accipiter striatus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Philaenus spumarius
Cuckoo-Spit Insect
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Helophilus fasciatus
Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Orientus ishidae
Leafhopper
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple/Cassin'S Finch
Dichromorpha viridis
Short-winged Green Grasshopper
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Glipa oculata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Madison County
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Winterset. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wintersetwithin Madison County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.