Foster-powell

Ecosystem Overview

The Foster-powell ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Oregon, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oregon nearby has 43% more documented species, Foster-powell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 427 Oregon natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 427 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common2 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Pentaglottis sempervirens

green alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf geranium

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-43% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-43% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

-37% 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

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-43% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-43% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

-37% 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

#93

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#93 of 427 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common2 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Pentaglottis sempervirens

green alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf geranium

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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