Sterling Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Sterling Heights ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in macomb county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights hosts 292% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 17 macomb county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Eristalis transversa
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Uvularia sessilifolia
Sessileleaf Bellwort
Equisetum hyemale
rough horsetail
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOmb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sterling Heights. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sterling Heightswithin MacOmb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.