McCook
Ecosystem Overview
The McCook ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in red willow county, nebraska, 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 Red Willow County nearby has 58% more documented species, McCook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 red willow county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Abutilon theophrasti
china jute
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Solanum emulans
eastern black nightshade
Setaria pumila
Cattail Grass
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Arctium minus
common burdock
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrow
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Small Ragweed
Medicago sativa
lucerne
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Red Willow County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement McCookwithin Red Willow County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.