Morrow County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morrow County ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Willow Creek Reservoir, Morrow County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Willow Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common3 obs.

Taxidea taxus

North American Badger

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Alectoris chukar

Chukar

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Boardman

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+317% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+4900% 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 Morrow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Boardman

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+317% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Willow Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common3 obs.

Taxidea taxus

North American Badger

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Alectoris chukar

Chukar

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Rare1 obs.

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