Ouray

Ecosystem Overview

The Ouray ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouray County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouray County nearby has 39% more documented species, Ouray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Ouray 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouray County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common7 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common5 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common3 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Cypseloides niger

American Black Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ouray County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouray County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Loghill Village

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Ridgway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+1425% 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 Ouray County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ouray County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouray County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Loghill Village

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Ridgway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+1425% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouray County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common7 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common5 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common3 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Cypseloides niger

American Black Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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