Aunt Molly Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Aunt Molly Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Powell County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Powell County nearby has 76% more documented species, Aunt Molly Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 100 Powell County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Powell County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.5 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-Throated Loon

Very Common0.24 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Loon

Very Common0.23 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-Winged Scoter

Very Common0.17 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

Oldsquaw

Very Common0.17 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbia-Ziesel

Common0.16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.15 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.15 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common0.15 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.15 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

Red-Necked Grebe

Common0.15 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional0.15 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional0.15 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional0.15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.15 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.15 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Powell County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Powell County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-76% vs. current

Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-60% vs. current

Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-55% vs. current

Deer Lodge

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Grant-kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Deer Lodge

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+240% 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 Powell County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.5 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-Throated Loon

Very Common0.24 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Loon

Very Common0.23 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-Winged Scoter

Very Common0.17 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

Oldsquaw

Very Common0.17 obs.

Urocitellus columbianus

Columbia-Ziesel

Common0.16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.15 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.15 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common0.15 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.15 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

Red-Necked Grebe

Common0.15 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional0.15 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional0.15 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional0.15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.15 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.15 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Powell County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Powell County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-76% vs. current

Wales Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-60% vs. current

Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-55% vs. current

Deer Lodge

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Grant-kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Deer Lodge

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+240% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Powell County

-76% species diversity