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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Bumble Bee
Pillbug
Dickcissel
Hemlock
Henbit

Veiny Pepperweed

Southern Plains Bumble Bee
Green-Striped Locust
Variegated Meadowhawk
Common Buckeye
American White Pelican
Great Blue Heron
American Coot

Greek Milkweed
Common Garter Snake
Pond Bird

Boreal Chorus Frog
Western Kingbird
Coyote
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barton County County, Kansas
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 Barton County County.
The Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Barton County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Barton County, Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Barton County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.