Omaha
Ecosystem Overview
The Omaha ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas county, nebraska, 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 6 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Oxalis dillenii
Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's purse
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Veronica polita
grey speedwell
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Douglas County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Omahawithin Douglas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.