Valley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Valley County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ord, Valley County hosts 34% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Valley 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ord

+34% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ord

Importance: 0.28

56 species

+34% 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 Valley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ord

Importance: 0.28

56 species

+34% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ord

+34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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