Bourbon County
Ecosystem Overview
The Bourbon County ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in bourbon county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fort Scott, Bourbon County hosts 289% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 bourbon county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Mompha eloisella
Euphoria sepulcralis
Endothenia nubilana
Monoleuca semifascia
Gerdana caritella
Deltophora sella
Strobisia iridipennella
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Lygaeus kalmii
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Slender Mountain-Mint
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bourbon County
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Bourbon County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bourbon Countywithin Bourbon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.