Skamania County

Ecosystem Overview

The Skamania County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Skamania County, Washington, 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. Compared to nearby Swift Reservoir, Skamania County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Skamania County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common231 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Very Common172 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common161 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common141 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Very Common126 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common74 obs.

Setophaga occidentalis

Hermit Warbler

Common73 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Common70 obs.

Geothlypis tolmiei

MacGillivray's Warbler

Common68 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common67 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common62 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional58 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Occasional48 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Occasional35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional34 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional29 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional27 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare22 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Rare18 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skamania County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Gillette Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Franz Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Elk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ice House Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pierce Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stevenson

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

North Bonneville

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 Skamania County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skamania County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Gillette Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Franz Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Elk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ice House Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pierce Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stevenson

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

North Bonneville

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Swift Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common231 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Very Common172 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common161 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common141 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Very Common126 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common74 obs.

Setophaga occidentalis

Hermit Warbler

Common73 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Common70 obs.

Geothlypis tolmiei

MacGillivray's Warbler

Common68 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common67 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common62 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional58 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Occasional48 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Occasional35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional34 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional29 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional27 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare22 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Rare18 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare17 obs.

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