Montgomery County
Ecosystem Overview
The Montgomery County ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Independence, Montgomery County hosts 1433% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 montgomery 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 46 total documented species.
Strix varia
barred owl
Tyrannus forficatus
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Quercus stellata
post oak
Parancistrocerus fulvipes
Ceratomia hageni
Hagen's Sphinx
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Psorophora ciliata
Cuterebra buccata
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Hyalophora cecropia
Cecropia Silkmoth
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Spiza americana
Dickcissel
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Montgomery County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Montgomery Countywithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.