Bismarck

Ecosystem Overview

The Bismarck ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Dakota nearby has 4% more documented species, Bismarck offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 65 North Dakota natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 65 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. North Dakota

-4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Very Common3 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum internum

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Tall Cordgrass

Common2 obs.

Leucoagaricus leucothites

White Dapperling

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia virgata

leafy spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

North Dakota

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-4% vs. current

Minot

Importance: 0.54

6 species

+1500% vs. current

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+96% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.41

27 species

+256% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Valley City

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Mandan

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+33% vs. current

Cass County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+37% 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 North Dakota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

North Dakota

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-4% vs. current

Minot

Importance: 0.54

6 species

+1500% vs. current

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+96% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.41

27 species

+256% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Valley City

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Mandan

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+33% vs. current

Cass County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+37% 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 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 65 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. North Dakota

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Very Common3 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum internum

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Tall Cordgrass

Common2 obs.

Leucoagaricus leucothites

White Dapperling

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia virgata

leafy spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

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