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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Red-Winged Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Clay-Colored Sparrow
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Yellowthroat
Grasshopper Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Marsh Wren
Mourning Dove
Eastern Kingbird
Snipe
Kildeer
American Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Upland Plover
Common Grackle
Bobolink
Canary
Black Tern
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Dakota
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 North Dakota.
The North Dakota ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Adams County, North Dakota hosts 155% more species diversity.