Boise City
Ecosystem Overview
The Boise City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in ada county, idaho, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 ada county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ada County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boise City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boise Citywithin Ada County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.