Buffalo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Buffalo 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 Kearney, Buffalo County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Buffalo County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kearney

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common4 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Maryjane

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calomycterus setarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Buffalo County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kearney

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Yanney Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Killgore Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% 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 Buffalo County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Buffalo County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kearney

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Yanney Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Killgore Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kearney

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common4 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Maryjane

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calomycterus setarius

Rare1 obs.

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