Colorado Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Colorado Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in el paso 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 Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs hosts 285% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 15 el paso county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Castilleja integra
Sceloporus consobrinus
Southern Prairie Lizard
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Oenothera coronopifolia
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Tradescantia occidentalis
western spiderwort
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in El Paso County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Colorado Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Colorado Springswithin El Paso County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.