Willard

Ecosystem Overview

The Willard ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Box Elder County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Box Elder County nearby has 80% more documented species, Willard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Box Elder County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Box Elder County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Rare1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Box Elder County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Brigham City

Importance: 0.36

62 species

-68% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+100% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+400% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+233% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

-20% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+122% 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 Box Elder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Box Elder County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Brigham City

Importance: 0.36

62 species

-68% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+100% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+400% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+233% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

-20% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+150% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+122% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Box Elder County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Rare1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare1 obs.

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