Michigan Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Michigan ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alcona County, Michigan hosts 25% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Alcona County

+25% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common2,002 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1,894 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1,314 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1,132 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1,062 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common883 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common842 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common749 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common637 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common627 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common599 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional584 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional581 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional572 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional550 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional514 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional506 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare506 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare499 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare485 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Alcona County

+25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common2,002 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1,894 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1,314 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1,132 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1,062 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common883 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common842 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common749 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common637 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common627 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common599 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional584 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional581 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional572 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional550 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional514 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional506 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare506 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare499 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare485 obs.

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