Boise River

Ecosystem Overview

The Boise River ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Ada County, Idaho, 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 Boise City nearby has 79% more documented species, Boise River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Ada County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops kennicottii

Western Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-64% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+600% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+40% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+133% 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 Ada County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

Boise City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ada County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-64% vs. current

Kuna

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+600% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+40% vs. current

Boise Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Blacks Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+133% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Boise City

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common7 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops kennicottii

Western Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Rare1 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

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