Prairie City

Ecosystem Overview

The Prairie City ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 72% more documented species, Prairie City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common4 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus cicatristriatus

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma anna

River Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.32

15 species

+87% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+300% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+100% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+833% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.32

15 species

+87% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+300% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+100% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+833% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common4 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Sphenophorus cicatristriatus

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma anna

River Bluet

Rare1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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