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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Common Cardinal
Horseweed
Woodbine
Cat Squirrel
Downy Woodpecker
Haymaids

Catnip
Bumble Bee

Toadshade

Soapwort

Burnweed
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Dark-Eyed Junco
House Sparrow
Starling
Sand Briar
Butterflyweed

Buckthorn
Whitetop
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boone County County, Missouri
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 Boone County County.
The Columbia ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone County, Missouri, 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 Boone County, Columbia hosts 7% more species diversity.