Indian Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Hills ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lawrence nearby has 83% more documented species, Indian Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Manduca sexta
Carolina Sphinx
Thereuonema tuberculata
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Clematis terniflora
Sweet autumn virginsbower
Euphorbia nutans
eyebane
Verbascum blattaria
Moth Mullein
Smilax tamnoides
bristly greenbrier
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Small Ragweed
Bromus japonicus
Japanese Chess
Tigrosa georgicola
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Douglas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Indian Hills. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Indian Hillswithin Douglas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.