Parma Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Parma Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, 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 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Bombus citrinus
Lemon cuckoo bumble bee
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Bombus perplexus
Confusing bumble bee
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