Buffalo County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elm Creek, Buffalo County hosts 1440% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elm Creek

+1440% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common20.86 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common15.85 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common6 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common4.33 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Common4 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Common4 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Common3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Rare2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Rare2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elm Creek

+1440% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common20.86 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common15.85 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common6 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common4.33 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Common4 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Common4 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Common3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Rare2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Rare2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare2 obs.

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