Walla Walla County

Ecosystem Overview

The Walla Walla County ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Walla Walla County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Walla Walla, Walla Walla County hosts 1400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Walla Walla County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walla Walla

+1400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Balsamorhiza careyana

Carey's balsamroot

Very Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Rumex venosus

wild hydrangea

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common3 obs.

Thelypodium laciniatum

feathery thelypodium

Common2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum niveum

snow-buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Rare2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Rare2 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walla Walla County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Walla Walla

Importance: 0.45

6 species

+1400% vs. current

College Place

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+8900% 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 Walla Walla County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walla Walla County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Walla Walla

Importance: 0.45

6 species

+1400% vs. current

College Place

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+8900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walla Walla

+1400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Balsamorhiza careyana

Carey's balsamroot

Very Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Rumex venosus

wild hydrangea

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common3 obs.

Thelypodium laciniatum

feathery thelypodium

Common2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum niveum

snow-buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Rare2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Rare2 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

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