North Platte

Ecosystem Overview

The North Platte ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 53% more documented species, North Platte offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.37

51 species

-53% vs. current

Sutherland Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+500% vs. current

Birdwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2300% vs. current

East Hershey Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2300% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.37

51 species

-53% vs. current

Sutherland Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+500% vs. current

Birdwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2300% vs. current

East Hershey Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2300% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare1 obs.

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