Kalispell

Ecosystem Overview

The Kalispell ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Flathead County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Flathead County nearby has 80% more documented species, Kalispell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 Flathead County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Flathead County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional1 obs.

Viola odorata

sweet violet

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Flathead County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

-23% vs. current

Avalanche Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+33% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% 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 Flathead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Flathead County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Flathead County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Whitefish

Importance: 0.44

26 species

-23% vs. current

Avalanche Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+33% vs. current

Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Snyder Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Spoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Rogers Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Winona Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Flathead County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional1 obs.

Viola odorata

sweet violet

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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