Scottsbluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Scottsbluff ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gering, Scottsbluff hosts 415% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Scotts Bluff County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gering

+415% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Eumorpha achemon

Achemon Sphinx

Common2 obs.

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Myotis ciliolabrum

Murin pygmée

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Gering

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+415% vs. current

Scotts Bluff County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+6600% 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 Scotts Bluff County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Gering

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+415% vs. current

Scotts Bluff County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+6600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gering

+415% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Eumorpha achemon

Achemon Sphinx

Common2 obs.

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Myotis ciliolabrum

Murin pygmée

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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