Bent County
Ecosystem Overview
The Bent County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in bent county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Las Animas, Bent County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 bent county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Buteo regalis
Ferruginous Hawk
Argia moesta
Powdered Dancer
Cynomys ludovicianus
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aphonopelma hentzi
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Cardellina pusilla
Wilson's Warbler
Parkesia noveboracensis
Northern Waterthrush
Icterus spurius
Orchard Oriole
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Ageneotettix deorum
White-whiskered Grasshopper
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Cicindela fulgida
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bent County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bent County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bent Countywithin Bent County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.