Box Elder County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Box Elder County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Box Elder County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Garland, Box Elder County hosts 276% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Garland

+276% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common20 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common20 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common19 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common19 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common17 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common14 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common14 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

Woad

Common13.08 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional13 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional12 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark'S Grebe

Occasional12 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Occasional12 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Occasional12 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional11 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare11 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Rare11 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare11 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Garland

+276% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common20 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common20 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common19 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common19 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common17 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common17 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common14 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Common14 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common14 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

Woad

Common13.08 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional13 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional12 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark'S Grebe

Occasional12 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Occasional12 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Occasional12 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional11 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare11 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Rare11 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare11 obs.

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