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Onalaska

Ecosystem Overview

The Onalaska ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in la crosse county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While La Crosse nearby has 84% more documented species, Onalaska offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 la crosse county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 3 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. La Crosse
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.
Galium aparine

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.
Turritis glabra

Turritis glabra

Tower Rockcress

Common1 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.
Spatula discors

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Onalaskawithin La Crosse County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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