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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Booby

Black-Backed Gull
Oldsquaw
Killy-Killy
Willet
Teal
Bonaparte'S Gull
American Pipit
Ringnek
Great-Tailed Grackle

Plains Pricklypear

Western Grebe
Brewer'S Blackbird

Baird'S Sandpiper

Striped Willow Leaf Beetle
Ring-Billed Gull
Eared Grebe
Pond Bird

Pond Bird
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Costilla County County, Colorado
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 Costilla County County.
The Blanca ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Costilla County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Costilla County nearby has 68% more documented species, Blanca offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Costilla County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.