Rio Grande County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rio Grande County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Grande County, Colorado, 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 Rudifor Lake, Rio Grande County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rio Grande County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rudifor Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common4 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common3 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common3 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rio Grande County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Rio Grande County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rio Grande County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rudifor Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common4 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common4 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common3 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common3 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Rare2 obs.

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