Pierre

Ecosystem Overview

The Pierre ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Hughes County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hughes County nearby has 29% more documented species, Pierre offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Hughes County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hughes County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common12 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common9 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common5 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional4 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+115%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hughes County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Hughes County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-29% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7000% vs. current

Farm Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+238% vs. current

Laframboise Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+689% 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 Hughes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+115%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Hughes County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Hughes County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-29% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7000% vs. current

Farm Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+238% vs. current

Laframboise Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+689% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Hughes County

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common12 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common9 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common5 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional4 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

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