Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Phillips County nearby has 81% more documented species, Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 100 Phillips County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common1 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Very Common0.26 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common0.17 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common0.17 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.17 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Common0.16 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common0.13 obs.

Phlox alyssifolia

Blue Phlox

Common0.13 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

Needlegrass

Common0.13 obs.

Carex filifolia

Threadleaf Sedge

Common0.13 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.13 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

Yellow Buckwheat

Occasional0.13 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Antelope Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Ul Bend Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-6% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+15% 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

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Antelope Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Ul Bend Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-6% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Blm

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+15% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common1 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Very Common0.26 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common0.17 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common0.17 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.17 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Common0.16 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common0.13 obs.

Phlox alyssifolia

Blue Phlox

Common0.13 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

Needlegrass

Common0.13 obs.

Carex filifolia

Threadleaf Sedge

Common0.13 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.13 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

Yellow Buckwheat

Occasional0.13 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.05 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-81% species diversity