Eagle Mountain

Ecosystem Overview

The Eagle Mountain ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 16% more documented species, Eagle Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common19 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common18 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Very Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common5 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common4 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common4 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Rare3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-16% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+65% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+133% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+53% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+211% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+425% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+18% 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 Utah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-16% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+65% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+133% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+53% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+211% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+425% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+18% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common19 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common18 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Very Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common5 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common4 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common4 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Rare3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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