Ward County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ward County ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Ward County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Minot, Ward County hosts 467% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ward County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Minot

+467% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Very Common4 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

sand martin

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Occasional1 obs.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+467%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ward County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minot

Importance: 0.54

6 species

+467% 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 Ward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+467%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ward County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minot

Importance: 0.54

6 species

+467% 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 Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Minot

+467% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Very Common4 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

sand martin

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Occasional1 obs.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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