Scotts Bluff County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scotts Bluff County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, 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 Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County hosts 49% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Scotts Bluff County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsbluff

+49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Very Common64 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common56 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common39 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common35 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common33 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common32 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common31 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common30 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Common27 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common27 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Occasional26 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional24 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Occasional23 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Occasional22 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional19 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional19 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare19 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

+49% vs. current

Gering

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 Scotts Bluff County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

+49% vs. current

Gering

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsbluff

+49% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Very Common64 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common56 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common39 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common35 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common33 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common32 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common31 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common30 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Common27 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common27 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Occasional26 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional24 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Occasional23 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Occasional22 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional19 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional19 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare19 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare19 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare18 obs.

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