Geary County

Ecosystem Overview

The Geary County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Geary County, Kansas, 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 Junction City, Geary County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Geary County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Junction City

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common467 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common235 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common189 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common64 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common55 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common44 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common44 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Common38 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common38 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common35 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common33 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional20 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional14 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional13 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional12 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Rare12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare11 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Geary County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Junction City

Importance: 0.47

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Grandview Plaza

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Geary County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Geary County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Junction City

Importance: 0.47

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Grandview Plaza

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Junction City

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common467 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common235 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common189 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common64 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common55 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common44 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common44 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Common38 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common38 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common35 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common33 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional20 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional14 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional13 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional12 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Rare12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare11 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare8 obs.

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