Story

Ecosystem Overview

The Story ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sheridan nearby has 18% more documented species, Story offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Sheridan County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan

Importance: 0.43

17 species

-18% vs. current

Sheridan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+600% 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 Sheridan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan

Importance: 0.43

17 species

-18% vs. current

Sheridan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+600% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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