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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Goldmantelziesel

Black Swift
Low'S Fir
Pine Siskin
Boxelder

Chokecherry

Black-Headed Grosbeak

Oceanspray
Townsend'S Solitaire

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
American Crow
Immortal

Cassin'S Finch
California Poppy

Whitetop

Lilac

Boxelder Bug

Catnip

Mountain Chickadee
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ouray 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 Ouray County County.
The Ouray ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouray County, Colorado, 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 Ouray County, Ouray hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 100 Ouray County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.