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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Shorelark
Western Meadowlark
Lark Bunting
Mourning Dove
Pheasant
Common Grackle
Red-Winged Blackbird
Western Kingbird
American Robin
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Kildeer
Starling
Dark-Eyed Junco
Swallow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chicken Hawk

Catnip
Sweet-Bean
Muskrat
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Colorado
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 Logan County County.
The Sterling ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Logan County, Colorado, 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 Logan County, Sterling hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Logan County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.