Deschutes County

Ecosystem Overview

The Deschutes County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Deschutes 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Deschutes County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Bend

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common45 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Very Common44 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common43 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Very Common40 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common37 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common35 obs.

Letharia columbiana

Common32 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common32 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common31 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common26 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional24 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional23 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Occasional22 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Occasional21 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional20 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deschutes County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Paulina Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hosmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sparks Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Aspen

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Tumalo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Todd Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Deschutes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deschutes County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Paulina Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hosmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sparks Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Aspen

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Tumalo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Todd Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Bend

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common45 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Very Common44 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common43 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Very Common40 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common37 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common35 obs.

Letharia columbiana

Common32 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common32 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common31 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common30 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common26 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional24 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional23 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Occasional22 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Occasional21 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional20 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare19 obs.

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