Pueblo Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Pueblo Reservoir ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in pueblo county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pueblo nearby has 78% more documented species, Pueblo Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 pueblo 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 22 total documented species.
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Gavia adamsii
Yellow-billed Loon
Aeoloplides turnbulli
Russianthistle Grasshopper
Aspidoscelis neotesselatus
Colorado Checkered Whiptail
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Stercorarius parasiticus
parasitic jaeger
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Gavia pacifica
Pacific Diver
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Myadestes townsendi
Townsend's Solitaire
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Bubo scandiacus
Snowy Owl
Sterna hirundo
common tern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pueblo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pueblo Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pueblo Reservoirwithin Pueblo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.