Burlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Burlington ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Kit Carson County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kit Carson County nearby has 91% more documented species, Burlington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 63 Kit Carson County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 63 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Carson County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Very Common0.61 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Very Common0.6 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Very Common0.54 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.52 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.49 obs.

Nicrophorus marginatus

Common0.34 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common0.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kit Carson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kit Carson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Burlington

Importance: 0.70

7 species

0% vs. current

Seibert

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Flagler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Kit Carson County Fairgrounds

in Burlington

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Seibert

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+17% vs. current

West Burlington

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+75% 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 Kit Carson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kit Carson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kit Carson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Burlington

Importance: 0.70

7 species

0% vs. current

Seibert

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Flagler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Kit Carson County Fairgrounds

in Burlington

Importance: 0.50

7 species

0% vs. current

Seibert

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+17% vs. current

West Burlington

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+75% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Very Common0.61 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Very Common0.6 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Very Common0.54 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.52 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.49 obs.

Nicrophorus marginatus

Common0.34 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common0.33 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 63 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Carson County

-91% species diversity