Wallowa Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Wallowa Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallowa County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wallowa County nearby has 83% more documented species, Wallowa Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Wallowa County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallowa County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wallowa County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallowa County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Knight's Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+42% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+89% vs. current

Lostine

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1600% 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 Wallowa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wallowa County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallowa County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Knight's Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+42% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+89% vs. current

Lostine

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1600% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallowa County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

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