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

Ruddy Mongoose
Red-Winged Blackbird
Great-Tailed Grackle
House Finch
Gadwall
Say'S Phoebe

Moss-Rose
Collared Dove
Alfilaria
White-Crowned Sparrow
House Sparrow
Raven

Oleaster
Honeybee
Question Mark

Dogweed
American Robin
Mallard

Tumbleweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Apache County County, Arizona
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 Apache County County.
The Fort Defiance ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Apache County, Arizona, 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 Apache County, Fort Defiance hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Apache County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.