Vail

Ecosystem Overview

The Vail ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Eagle County, Colorado, 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 Eagle County nearby has 64% more documented species, Vail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Eagle County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagle County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Very Common3 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus appositus

White-shouldered Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes reflexulus

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Valeriana edulis

taproot valerian

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Eagle County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-64% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+500% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Minturn

Importance: 0.29

18 species

+100% 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 Eagle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Eagle County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-64% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+500% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Minturn

Importance: 0.29

18 species

+100% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagle County

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Very Common3 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common2 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus appositus

White-shouldered Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes reflexulus

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Valeriana edulis

taproot valerian

Rare1 obs.

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