Wallowa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wallowa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallowa 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 Aneroid Lake, Wallowa County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Wallowa County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aneroid Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common62 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common49 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common47 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common45 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common37 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common33 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common30 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common29 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Common29 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common27 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common25 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional22 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional19 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare14 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare14 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wallowa County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Knight's Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lostine

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wallowa Lake

Importance: 0.25

17 species

+488% 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 Wallowa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wallowa County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Knight's Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lostine

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wallowa Lake

Importance: 0.25

17 species

+488% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aneroid Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common62 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common49 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common47 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common45 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common37 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common33 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common30 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common29 obs.

Calochortus eurycarpus

Common29 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common27 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common25 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional22 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional19 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional16 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare14 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare14 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Rare14 obs.

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