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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Oleaster
House Sparrow
Plane
Two-Tailed Swallowtail
Ditch Reed

Moss-Rose

Greek Milkweed

Whitetop
Sharp-Shinned Hawk

Hunt Bumble Bee

Thorny Horsebrush

Scrub Oak
Cedar Waxwing

Rabbitbrush


Woodhouse'S Scrub Jay
Dogbane
Honey Clover

Tufted Evening-Primrose

German-Madwort
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The Montrose ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montrose County nearby has 15% more documented species, Montrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado
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 Montrose County County.