Bear Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bear Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, 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 Worm Lake, Bear Lake County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Bear Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Worm Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tharsalea helloides

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

purple milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common2 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

henbane

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Rare2 obs.

Asemosyrphus polygrammus

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bear Lake County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.23

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 Bear Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bear Lake County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.23

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Worm Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tharsalea helloides

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

purple milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common2 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

henbane

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Rare2 obs.

Asemosyrphus polygrammus

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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