Ord

Ecosystem Overview

The Ord ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Valley County nearby has 25% more documented species, Ord offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Valley County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.37

75 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 Valley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.37

75 species

-25% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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