Klamath Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Klamath Falls ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Klamath County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Klamath County nearby has 68% more documented species, Klamath Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Klamath County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Klamath County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Rare1 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Klamath County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Klamath County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+700% vs. current

Odell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Dehlinger Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1500% vs. current

Horton Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Link River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Lake Ewauna

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Fawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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 Klamath County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Klamath County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Klamath County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+700% vs. current

Odell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Dehlinger Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1500% vs. current

Horton Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Link River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Lake Ewauna

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Fawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Klamath County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Rare1 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Rare1 obs.

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