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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Cassin'S Finch
Canary


Green-Tailed Towhee
Pine Siskin

Rufous Hummingbird
Black-Chinned Hummingbird

Tansy

Blue Flax

Western Paintbrush


Western Wood Pewee
Cedar Waxwing

Red-Naped Sapsucker
Ring-Necked Duck
Red-Winged Blackbird
Chipping Sparrow
Western Tanager
House Wren
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The Powderhorn Ski Area ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa 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 Grand Junction, Powderhorn Ski Area hosts 5% more species diversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa 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 Mesa County County.