Silver Creek
Ecosystem Overview
The Silver Creek ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in newton county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newton County nearby has 46% more documented species, Silver Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 newton county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 54 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Silver Creek. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Silver Creek. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Newton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Silver Creek. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Silver Creekwithin Newton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.