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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Beebalm
Bison
Western Meadowlark
Mountain Bluebird
Spotted Towhee
American Crow

Kansas Snakeroot
Lark Sparrow

Red-Cedar

Yellow Bumblebee

Moss-Rose

Bitterroot

Red Lily

Plains Pricklypear

Salsify
Lazuli Bunting

American Savin
Killy-Killy

Common Poorwill
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in McKenzie County County, North Dakota
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 McKenzie County County.
The Watford City ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McKenzie County nearby has 27% more documented species, Watford City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 McKenzie County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.