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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Canada Goose
Cat Squirrel
Mallard
Bald Eagle

Hunt Bumble Bee
Amur Honeysuckle
Great Blue Heron

Yellow Bumblebee

Pusley
Blowball
Honeybee
Chicken Hawk
Killy-Killy
Wood Duck

Nevada Bumble Bee
Puncturevine

Dutch Clover
Ailanthus
Milk Spurge
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ada County County, Idaho
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 Ada County County.
The Boise ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Ada County, Idaho, 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 Eagle, Boise hosts 8% more species diversity.