Morton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Morton County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mandan, Morton County hosts 39% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Morton County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Mandan

+39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common469 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common408 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Very Common260 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common220 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common206 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common148 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common134 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common118 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common115 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common112 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common105 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional93 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional85 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional83 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional81 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional79 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional69 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare69 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare66 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Rare66 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Morton County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mandan

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sweet Briar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

New Salem

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 Morton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Morton County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mandan

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sweet Briar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

New Salem

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Mandan

+39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common469 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common408 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Very Common260 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common220 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common206 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common148 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common134 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common118 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common115 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common112 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common105 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional93 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional85 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional83 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional81 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional79 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional69 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare69 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare66 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Rare66 obs.

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