Sherman County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Sherman County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Sherman County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Itasca Township, Sherman County hosts 81% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Itasca Township

+81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Common1.79 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common1.62 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common1.39 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common1.13 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria viridis

Green Foxtail

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Itasca Township

+81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Common1.79 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common1.62 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common1.39 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common1.13 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria viridis

Green Foxtail

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare1 obs.

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