Lorain
Ecosystem Overview
The Lorain ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in lorain 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. Compared to nearby Elyria, Lorain hosts 170% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 lorain county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Butorides virescens
green heron
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lorain County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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