Bybee Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Bybee Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Multnomah County nearby has 85% more documented species, Bybee Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 21 Multnomah County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 21 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Multnomah County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Stylurus olivaceus

Olive Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Salix lucida

shining willow

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Multnomah County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Multnomah County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Gresham

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-76% vs. current

Oaks Bottom Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-25% vs. current

Crystal Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-17% vs. current

Sandy River

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-6% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

0% vs. current

Force Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% 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 Multnomah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Multnomah County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Multnomah County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Gresham

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-76% vs. current

Oaks Bottom Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-25% vs. current

Crystal Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-17% vs. current

Sandy River

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-6% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

0% vs. current

Force Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 21 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Multnomah County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Stylurus olivaceus

Olive Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Salix lucida

shining willow

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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