Sidney

Ecosystem Overview

The Sidney ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheyenne County nearby has 43% more documented species, Sidney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 91 Cheyenne County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 91 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Rare1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-43% vs. current

Sioux Army Depot (historic)

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-30% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+15% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+18% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+18% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+13% 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 Cheyenne County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Rare1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-43% vs. current

Sioux Army Depot (historic)

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-30% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+15% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+18% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+18% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+13% 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 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 91 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-43% species diversity