Alva Regional Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Alva Regional Airport ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Woods County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woods County nearby has 83% more documented species, Alva Regional Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

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Regional Context

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Very Common0.82 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common0.73 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common0.6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common0.38 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.38 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common0.37 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common0.25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.24 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.24 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.23 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-81% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-67% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-48% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+63% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-7% vs. current

Alva Arena Authority

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% 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 Woods County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Very Common0.82 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common0.73 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Very Common0.6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common0.38 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.38 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common0.37 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common0.25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.24 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.24 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.23 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-83% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-81% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-67% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-48% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+63% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-7% vs. current

Alva Arena Authority

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species