Estes Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Estes Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Larimer County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 45 Larimer County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 45 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Collins

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common10 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common9 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common5 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Common5 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional4 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus deliciosus

Rocky Mountain Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare3 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Rare3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Larimer County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.46

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Larimer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Sheldon Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dixon Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Larimer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Larimer County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.46

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Larimer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Sheldon Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dixon Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 45 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Collins

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common10 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common9 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common5 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Common5 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional4 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus deliciosus

Rocky Mountain Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare3 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Rare3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare3 obs.

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