Crook County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crook County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Crook County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Prineville, Crook County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Crook County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Prineville

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common37 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common28 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common15 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common13 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Common10 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum alpestre

Common7 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common6 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional6 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Rare5 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare5 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Prineville

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+376% vs. current

Prineville Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Crook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Prineville

Importance: 0.42

21 species

+376% vs. current

Prineville Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Prineville

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common37 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common28 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common15 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common14 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common13 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Common10 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum alpestre

Common7 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common6 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional6 obs.

Sedum stenopetalum

narrow-petaled stonecrop

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Rare5 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare5 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare5 obs.

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