Vail
Ecosystem Overview
The Vail ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in eagle county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eagle County nearby has 64% more documented species, Vail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 eagle county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Phalangium opilio
Daddy Longleg
Camnula pellucida
Clear-Winged Locust
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Lonicera involucrata
Californian Honeysuckle
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus appositus
White-shouldered Bumble Bee
Aeshna palmata
Paddle-tailed Darner
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Trimerotropis verruculata
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Tharsalea rubidus
Harmostes reflexulus
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Valeriana edulis
taproot valerian
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Eagle County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Vailwithin Eagle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.