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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
House Sparrow
Honeybee
Western Fence Lizard

Wax Currant
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Canada Goose
Vosnesensky Bumble Bee

Spotted Knapweed

Rabbitbrush
Golden Currant

Morrison Bumblebee
Brewer'S Blackbird

Cheatgrass
Goldeneye
White-Crowned Sparrow
Pillbug

Disc Mayweed

Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Pygmy Nuthatch
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The Bend ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Deschutes County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Deschutes County, Bend hosts 8% more species diversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deschutes County County, Oregon
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 Deschutes County County.