Kennewick

Ecosystem Overview

The Kennewick ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Richland nearby has 66% more documented species, Kennewick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Richland

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Common1 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Scudderia furcata

Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Benton County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-66% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-76% vs. current

Prosser

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+500% vs. current

West Richland

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Benton City

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% vs. current

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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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Benton County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland

Importance: 0.43

70 species

-66% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-76% vs. current

Prosser

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+500% vs. current

West Richland

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Benton City

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Richland

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Common1 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Scudderia furcata

Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid

Rare1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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