Nebraska

Ecosystem Overview

The Nebraska ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 190 Nebraska natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 190 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 190 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Omaha

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common102 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common89 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common84 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common77 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common77 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common70 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common69 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common68 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common68 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common66 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional65 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional63 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional60 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional59 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional58 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional58 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare57 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare57 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Omaha

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kearney

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

+49% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

North Platte

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% 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 Nebraska.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Omaha

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kearney

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

+49% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

North Platte

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+317% 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 190 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 190 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Omaha

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common102 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common89 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common84 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common77 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common77 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common70 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common69 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common68 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common68 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common66 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional65 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional63 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional60 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional59 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional58 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional58 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare57 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare57 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare56 obs.

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