Sutherlin

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutherlin ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roseburg nearby has 49% more documented species, Sutherlin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseburg

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Rubus bifrons

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Downingia yina

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional1 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseburg

Importance: 0.43

35 species

-49% vs. current

Douglas County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

Timpanogas Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+350% vs. current

Stewart Park Wildlife Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Marie

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Tahkenitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Reedsport

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseburg

Importance: 0.43

35 species

-49% vs. current

Douglas County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-82% vs. current

Timpanogas Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+350% vs. current

Stewart Park Wildlife Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Marie

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Tahkenitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Reedsport

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseburg

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Rubus bifrons

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Downingia yina

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional1 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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