Cascade County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cascade County ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Cascade County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Great Falls, Cascade County hosts 1175% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cascade County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Falls

+1175% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Fringilla montifringilla

Brambling

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia adamsii

Yellow-billed Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

Coenonympha tullia

large heath

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2450%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.47

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Black Eagle

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5000% 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 Cascade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2450%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.47

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Black Eagle

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5000% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Falls

+1175% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Fringilla montifringilla

Brambling

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia adamsii

Yellow-billed Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

Coenonympha tullia

large heath

Rare1 obs.

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