Idaho

Ecosystem Overview

The Idaho ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Idaho, 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 #16 for species diversity among 137 Idaho natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 137 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 137 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common135 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common132 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common131 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common112 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common97 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common96 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common93 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common82 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common78 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common76 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common74 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional74 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional67 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional63 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional61 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional61 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional59 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Rare58 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare58 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Pocatello

Importance: 0.48

20 species

+400% vs. current

Nampa

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Rexburg

Importance: 0.43

43 species

+133% vs. current

Twin Falls

Importance: 0.43

63 species

+59% vs. current

Coeur D'Alene

Importance: 0.42

80 species

+25% 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 Idaho.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Pocatello

Importance: 0.48

20 species

+400% vs. current

Nampa

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Moscow

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Idaho Falls

Importance: 0.44

28 species

+257% vs. current

Rexburg

Importance: 0.43

43 species

+133% vs. current

Twin Falls

Importance: 0.43

63 species

+59% vs. current

Coeur D'Alene

Importance: 0.42

80 species

+25% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 137 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 137 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common135 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common132 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common131 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common112 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common97 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common96 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common93 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common82 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common78 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common76 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common74 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional74 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional67 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional63 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional61 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional61 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional59 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Rare58 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Rare58 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare58 obs.

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