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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle
Buffalo Gourd

Greek Milkweed

Broadleaf Milkweed
Lark Bunting

Ferruginous Hawk
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Powdered Dancer

Ghostweed
Woodhouse'S Toad

Rope-Pear
Purple-Ground-Cherry
Punctured Tiger Beetle

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Orchard Oriole
Chicken Hawk
Turkey Vulture
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bent 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 Bent County County.
The Bent County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Bent County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Las Animas, Bent County hosts 744% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 79 Bent County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.