Kalispell
Ecosystem Overview
The Kalispell ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in flathead county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Flathead County nearby has 80% more documented species, Kalispell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 flathead county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Misumena vatia
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Cornus sericea
Red-osier dogwood, red willow
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Fritillaria pudica
yellow-snowdrop
Viola odorata
sweet violet
Lithophragma glabrum
bulbous prairie-star
Carduus nutans
nodding thistle
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Flathead County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kalispell. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kalispellwithin Flathead County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.