Missoula
Ecosystem Overview
The Missoula ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in missoula county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 missoula county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Haemorhous cassinii
Cassin's finch
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Selasphorus calliope
Calliope Hummingbird
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
Bombycilla garrulus
bohemian waxwing
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Missoula County
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
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