Eads

Ecosystem Overview

The Eads ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Kiowa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kiowa County nearby has 81% more documented species, Eads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 17 Kiowa County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Very Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common1 obs.

Myioborus pictus

Painted Redstart

Very Common1 obs.

Euscirrhopterus gloveri

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

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Speyeria idalia

Regal Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.99 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.67 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.58 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.09 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Occasional0.09 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Eads Golf & Country Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+7% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Lone Wolf Canal

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-81% vs. current

County Road C

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-81% vs. current

Pawnee Canal

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-78% vs. current

Pawnee Canal

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-78% 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 Kiowa County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Very Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common1 obs.

Myioborus pictus

Painted Redstart

Very Common1 obs.

Euscirrhopterus gloveri

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

No image

Speyeria idalia

Regal Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.99 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.67 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.58 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.09 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Occasional0.09 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Eads Golf & Country Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+7% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Lone Wolf Canal

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-81% vs. current

County Road C

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-81% vs. current

Pawnee Canal

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-78% vs. current

Pawnee Canal

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-78% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-81% species diversity