Windsor

Ecosystem Overview

The Windsor ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado nearby has 11% more documented species, Windsor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #92 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 553 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Tyta luctuosa

four-spotted

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-11% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-11% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+85% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+242% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+271% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-11% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% 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 Colorado.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-11% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-11% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+85% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+242% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+271% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-11% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% 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

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 553 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Tyta luctuosa

four-spotted

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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