Locations in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Species in Arapahoe County
Common Species in Arapahoe County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Cynomys ludovicianus
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Arapahoe County
Explore 30 documented locations in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (18 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Arapahoe County's natural heritage.