Jefferson County
Ecosystem Overview
The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, kansas, 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. Compared to nearby Oskaloosa, Jefferson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Spiza americana
Dickcissel
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Vireo olivaceus
Red-eyed Vireo
Coccyzus americanus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Contopus virens
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Ammodramus savannarum
Grasshopper sparrow
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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