Fairbanks North Star Borough Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairbanks North Star Borough ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby North Pole, Fairbanks North Star Borough hosts 176% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. North Pole

+176% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Very Common613 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common230 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Very Common210 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common190 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common139 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common105 obs.

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Regulus calendula

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Common86 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common80 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay

Common77 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common56 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Redpoll

Common50 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional44 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Occasional42 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Occasional31 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Occasional25 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

Two-Barred Crossbill

Occasional25 obs.

Empidonax hammondii

Hammond'S Flycatcher

Occasional25 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare23 obs.

Xestia smithii

Smith'S Dart

Rare23 obs.

Rosa acicularis

Bristly Rose

Rare20 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. North Pole

+176% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Very Common613 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common230 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Very Common210 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common190 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common139 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common105 obs.

No image

Regulus calendula

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Common86 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common80 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay

Common77 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common56 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Redpoll

Common50 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional44 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Occasional42 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Occasional31 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Occasional25 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

Two-Barred Crossbill

Occasional25 obs.

Empidonax hammondii

Hammond'S Flycatcher

Occasional25 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare23 obs.

Xestia smithii

Smith'S Dart

Rare23 obs.

Rosa acicularis

Bristly Rose

Rare20 obs.

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