Box Elder County

Ecosystem Overview

The Box Elder County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Box Elder County, Utah, 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 Brigham City, Box Elder County hosts 61% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Box Elder County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Brigham City

+61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common19 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common18 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common16 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common15 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common13 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common13 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional12 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional11 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Occasional11 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional11 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional11 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare11 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Brigham City

Importance: 0.36

62 species

+61% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+400% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+300% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% 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 Box Elder County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Brigham City

Importance: 0.36

62 species

+61% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+400% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+300% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Brigham City

+61% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common19 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common18 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common16 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common15 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common13 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common13 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional12 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional11 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Occasional11 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional11 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional11 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare11 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare10 obs.

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