Air Force Academy
Ecosystem Overview
The Air Force Academy ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in el paso county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Paso County nearby has 74% more documented species, Air Force Academy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 15 el paso county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Castilleja integra
Penstemon angustifolius
narrow beardtongue
Oxytropis lambertii
purple locoweed
Opheodrys vernalis
Smooth Green Snake
Corvus corax
common raven
Tradescantia occidentalis
western spiderwort
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Argemone polyanthemos
plains prickly-poppy
Eriogonum annuum
annual wild buckwheat
Geranium caespitosum
Oreocarya virgata
Caragana arborescens
Siberian Pea-Shrub
Penstemon albidus
red-line beardtongue
Penstemon virens
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Aphyllon fasciculatum
tufted broomrape
Packera thurberi
Mentzelia nuda
Scutellaria brittonii
Britton's skullcap
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in El Paso County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Air Force Academy. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Air Force Academywithin El Paso County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.