Bloomington

Ecosystem Overview

The Bloomington ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bear Lake County nearby has 90% more documented species, Bloomington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #73 for species diversity among 100 Bear Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Bear Lake County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.65 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Very Common0.46 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.29 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.03 obs.

Cirsium scariosum

Elk Thistle

Common0.03 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bear Lake County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-22% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Montpelier Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

Bear Lake County Airport

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-74% 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 Bear Lake County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.65 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Very Common0.46 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.29 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.03 obs.

Cirsium scariosum

Elk Thistle

Common0.03 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bear Lake County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-22% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Montpelier Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+75% vs. current

Bear Lake County Airport

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-74% 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Bear Lake County

-90% species diversity