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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Mountain-Mahogany

Scrub Oak

Black-Billed Magpie
Golden Currant

Woodhouse'S Scrub Jay
Mullein

Lilac

Beargrass
Mule Deer
Southern Prairie Lizard

Chokecherry

Hunt Bumble Bee

Pinyon Pine
Widdy
Spotted Towhee
Medick

Soapwort

Sand-Lily

Greek Milkweed

Red-Cedar
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Paso 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 El Paso County County.
The Colorado Springs ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in El Paso County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Paso County nearby has 14% more documented species, Colorado Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.