Guano Creek Wilderness Study Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Guano Creek Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 27% more documented species, Guano Creek Wilderness Study Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 100 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Very Common0.21 obs.

Downingia laeta

Great Basin Downingia

Very Common0.18 obs.

Downingia insignis

Very Common0.18 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

Tansyleaf Evening Primrose

Very Common0.16 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common0.15 obs.

Phacelia lutea

Common0.15 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Common0.14 obs.

Geothlypis tolmiei

Macgillivray'S Warbler

Common0.11 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional0.11 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

Western Tanager

Occasional0.11 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Occasional0.11 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin'S Finch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional0.11 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Silver Plant

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-Tailed Towhee

Rare0.1 obs.

Erigeron linearis

Linear-Leaved Daisy

Rare0.1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-27% vs. current

Fish Creek Rim Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-27% vs. current

Devils Garden Lava Bed Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-9% vs. current

Abert Rim Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+4% vs. current

Four Craters Lava Bed Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+96% vs. current

Lost Forest Instant Study Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+104% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-27% vs. current

Fish Creek Rim Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-27% vs. current

Devils Garden Lava Bed Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-9% vs. current

Abert Rim Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+4% vs. current

Four Craters Lava Bed Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+96% vs. current

Lost Forest Instant Study Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+104% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hemileuca eglanterina

Western Sheepmoth

Very Common0.21 obs.

Downingia laeta

Great Basin Downingia

Very Common0.18 obs.

Downingia insignis

Very Common0.18 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

Tansyleaf Evening Primrose

Very Common0.16 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common0.15 obs.

Phacelia lutea

Common0.15 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Common0.14 obs.

Geothlypis tolmiei

Macgillivray'S Warbler

Common0.11 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional0.11 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

Western Tanager

Occasional0.11 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Occasional0.11 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin'S Finch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional0.11 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Silver Plant

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-Tailed Towhee

Rare0.1 obs.

Erigeron linearis

Linear-Leaved Daisy

Rare0.1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare0.09 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-27% species diversity