Great Salt Plains State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Great Salt Plains State Park ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alfalfa County nearby has 8% more documented species, Great Salt Plains State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 72 Alfalfa County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 72 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Alfalfa County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common4.25 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2.39 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Very Common2.26 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1.42 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.27 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common1.19 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional0.77 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional0.49 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional0.46 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.42 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.42 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Rare0.41 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+204%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alfalfa County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Alfalfa County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Byron

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Amorita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Goltry

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Helena

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Vance Air Force Base

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+329% vs. current

Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+329% 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 Alfalfa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+204%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alfalfa County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Alfalfa County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Byron

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Amorita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Goltry

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Helena

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Vance Air Force Base

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+329% vs. current

Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common4.25 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2.39 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Very Common2.26 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1.42 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.27 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common1.19 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional0.77 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional0.49 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional0.46 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.42 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.42 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

Yellow Lotus

Rare0.41 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.4 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

Regional Rank

Out of 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 72 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Alfalfa County

-8% species diversity