Kimball County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kimball County ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Kimball County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kimball, Kimball County hosts 975% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Kimball County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball

+975% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common2 obs.

Erysimum asperum

western wallflower

Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Common2 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges cooleyi

Cooley spruce gall adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Andrena prunorum

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+975%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+975% 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 Kimball County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+975%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+975% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball

+975% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common2 obs.

Erysimum asperum

western wallflower

Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Common2 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges cooleyi

Cooley spruce gall adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Andrena prunorum

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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