Billings

Ecosystem Overview

The Billings ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Yellowstone County, Montana, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Yellowstone County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Yellowstone County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Very Common12 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common11 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Very Common11 obs.

Delphinium bicolor

low larkspur

Very Common10 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

hairy false goldenaster

Very Common10 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common9 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common9 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common9 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

grassy death camas

Occasional8 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional8 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Occasional7 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional7 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Rare7 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yellowstone County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Yellowstone County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Huntley

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Yellowstone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yellowstone County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Yellowstone County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Josephine

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Huntley

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lockwood

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Yellowstone County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Very Common12 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common11 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Very Common11 obs.

Delphinium bicolor

low larkspur

Very Common10 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

hairy false goldenaster

Very Common10 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common9 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common9 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common9 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

grassy death camas

Occasional8 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional8 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Occasional7 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional7 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Rare7 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

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