Boise

Ecosystem Overview

The Boise ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Oregon, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oregon nearby has 47% more documented species, Boise offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #97 for species diversity among 427 Oregon natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 427 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Clematis vitalba

travellers joy

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Very Common2 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common2 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

knotgrass

Common2 obs.

Ramularia rubella

Common2 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-47% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-47% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-47% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-47% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

-42% 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 Oregon.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-47% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-47% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-47% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-47% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

-42% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 427 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Clematis vitalba

travellers joy

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Very Common2 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common2 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

knotgrass

Common2 obs.

Ramularia rubella

Common2 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common1 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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