Douglas

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Cochise County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cochise County nearby has 68% more documented species, Douglas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 12 Cochise County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Very Common5 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Triepeolus verbesinae

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spinus lawrencei

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Dermestes marmoratus

Occasional1 obs.

Marginitermes hubbardi

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Zinnia acerosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-68% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+14% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-3% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+78% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+700% 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 Cochise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-68% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+14% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-68% vs. current

McNeal Playa

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-3% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+78% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Very Common5 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Triepeolus verbesinae

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spinus lawrencei

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Dermestes marmoratus

Occasional1 obs.

Marginitermes hubbardi

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Zinnia acerosa

Rare1 obs.

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