Hood River Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hood River ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 47% more documented species, Hood River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

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