Sidney

Ecosystem Overview

The Sidney ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheyenne County nearby has 52% more documented species, Sidney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 91 Cheyenne County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 91 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common1.29 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.86 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.74 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common0.68 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.68 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common0.68 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common0.68 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.67 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Common0.67 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.67 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Occasional0.6 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Occasional0.51 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional0.41 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Mica Cap

Occasional0.4 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Rare0.39 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.39 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Rare0.36 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Sioux Army Depot (historic)

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-41% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-16% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+533% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

-3% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-5% 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 Cheyenne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Sioux Army Depot (historic)

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-41% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-16% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+533% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

-3% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common1.29 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.86 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.74 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common0.68 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.68 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common0.68 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common0.68 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.67 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Common0.67 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.67 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Occasional0.6 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Occasional0.51 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional0.41 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Mica Cap

Occasional0.4 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Rare0.39 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.39 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Rare0.36 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 91 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-52% species diversity