Adams County

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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 Federal Heights, Adams County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Federal Heights

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common88 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common67 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common62 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common51 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common48 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common40 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common35 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common32 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common28 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common24 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional22 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional21 obs.

Senecio spartioides

Occasional19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional19 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional19 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Rare18 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barr Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ladora Lake

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barr Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ladora Lake

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Federal Heights

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common88 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common67 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common62 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common51 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common48 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common40 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common35 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common32 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common28 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common24 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional22 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional21 obs.

Senecio spartioides

Occasional19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional19 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional19 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Rare18 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare16 obs.

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