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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Cat Squirrel
Mallard
California Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Great Blue Heron

Prairie Spiderwort
Shoveler
Ring-Billed Gull
House Wren
American Coot
Goosander
Swallow
Canada Goose
Hedge Garlic
Say'S Phoebe
Scaup

Mealytree
American Goldfinch
Northern Rough-Winged Swallow
Modesty
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Paso County County, Colorado
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 El Paso County County.
The Colorado Springs ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in El Paso County, Colorado, 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 El Paso County, Colorado Springs hosts 1% more species diversity.