Wellington
Ecosystem Overview
The Wellington ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in sumner county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sumner County nearby has 80% more documented species, Wellington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 sumner county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Thamnophis proximus
Western Ribbonsnake
Neocurtilla hexadactyla
northern mole cricket
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Pseudacris clarkii
Clark's Tree Frog
Aspidoscelis sexlineatus
Six-lined Racerunner
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sumner County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wellington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wellingtonwithin Sumner County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.