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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Half-Black Bumblebee

Hunt Bumble Bee

Yellow Bumblebee

Nevada Bumble Bee
Bumble Bee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Tall Vervain

Yellow Sundrops
Mullein

Red-Belted Bumble Bee
Red-Headed Woodpecker

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Smooth Brome

Rigid Goldenrod

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Gray-Crowned Rosy-Finch
Fringed Puccoon
Western Meadowlark
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawes County County, Nebraska
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 Dawes County County.
The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawes County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dawes County, Pine Ridge National Recreation Area hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Dawes County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.