Nekoosa
Ecosystem Overview
The Nekoosa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in wood county, wisconsin, 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 #3 for species diversity among 8 wood county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Rumex acetosella
Common sheep sorrel
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Hackelia virginiana
Beggar'S-Lice
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wood County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Nekoosa. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Nekoosawithin Wood County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.