Port Orford

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Orford ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Curry County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Curry County nearby has 85% more documented species, Port Orford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 4 Curry County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Carpobrotus chilensis

Sea fig

Very Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

Montbretia

Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common1 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Common1 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Curry County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Brookings

Importance: 0.40

28 species

-46% vs. current

Gold Beach

Importance: 0.33

77 species

-81% 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 Curry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Curry County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Brookings

Importance: 0.40

28 species

-46% vs. current

Gold Beach

Importance: 0.33

77 species

-81% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Carpobrotus chilensis

Sea fig

Very Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

Montbretia

Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common1 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Common1 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

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