Ul Bend Wilderness

Ecosystem Overview

The Ul Bend Wilderness ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Phillips County nearby has 73% more documented species, Ul Bend Wilderness offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Phillips County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Artemisia longifolia

Long-Leaved Sage

Very Common0.81 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Very Common0.6 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Very Common0.3 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.29 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.29 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.28 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common0.27 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common0.21 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.21 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.19 obs.

Ligumia recta

Black Sandshell

Common0.19 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional0.17 obs.

Tigrosa grandis

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.12 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional0.08 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.07 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Rare0.07 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.06 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-73% vs. current

Antelope Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

21 species

0% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+31% vs. current

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+40% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+50% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+50% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+62% 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 Phillips County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-73% vs. current

Antelope Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

21 species

0% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+31% vs. current

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+40% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+50% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+50% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+62% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Artemisia longifolia

Long-Leaved Sage

Very Common0.81 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Very Common0.6 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Very Common0.3 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.29 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.29 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.28 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common0.27 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common0.21 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.21 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.19 obs.

Ligumia recta

Black Sandshell

Common0.19 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional0.17 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional0.17 obs.

Tigrosa grandis

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.12 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional0.08 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.07 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Rare0.07 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.06 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Rare0.03 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-73% species diversity