Ouray
Ecosystem Overview
The Ouray ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in ouray county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouray County nearby has 39% more documented species, Ouray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 ouray 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 61 total documented species.
Callospermophilus lateralis
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Abies concolor
Low'S Fir
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Myadestes townsendi
Townsend's Solitaire
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Cypseloides niger
American Black Swift
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
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Regional Wildlife Network
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