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Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Slope Borough County, Alaska
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 North Slope Borough County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Red Phalarope
Pond Bird

Glaucous Gull
Lapland Bunting
Dunlin
Pond Bird
Oldsquaw
Lesser Golden Plover
Snow Bunting

Artic Skua

Pacific Loon

Northern Phalarope
Long-Billed Dowitcher
Tundra Swan
Pintail

Pomarine Skua
Brant
Snipe

Arctic Butterbur
Raven
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The Utqiaġvik ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Slope Borough nearby has 11% more documented species, Utqiaġvik offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 North Slope Borough County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.