Sterling

Ecosystem Overview

The Sterling ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Logan County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan County nearby has 78% more documented species, Sterling offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 100 Logan 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.8 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Very Common0.78 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.45 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.34 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.26 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Common0.14 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common0.09 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.07 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.07 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.07 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional0.07 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend'S Solitaire

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.07 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

North Sterling State Park

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-47% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Crook

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Merino

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Iliff

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Sterling Country Club

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% 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 Logan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common0.8 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Very Common0.78 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.45 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.34 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.26 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Common0.14 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common0.09 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.07 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.07 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.07 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional0.07 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend'S Solitaire

Occasional0.07 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.07 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

North Sterling State Park

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-47% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Crook

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Merino

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Iliff

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Sterling Country Club

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-78% species diversity