Bonner County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bonner County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Bonner County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sandpoint, Bonner County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Bonner County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandpoint

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common5 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common4 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Gabriola dyari

Occasional4 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional4 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional4 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Rare4 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Rare3 obs.

Phlogophora periculosa

Brown Angle Shades

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bonner County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandpoint

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% vs. current

Comeback Bay

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Priest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ponderay

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Oldtown

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Hope

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% 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 Bonner County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Bonner County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandpoint

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% vs. current

Comeback Bay

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Priest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ponderay

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Oldtown

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Hope

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandpoint

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common5 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common4 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Gabriola dyari

Occasional4 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional4 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional4 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Rare4 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Rare3 obs.

Phlogophora periculosa

Brown Angle Shades

Rare3 obs.

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