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Scottsbluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Scottsbluff ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in scotts bluff county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gering, Scottsbluff hosts 415% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 scotts bluff county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

67
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
62
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
34
Common Species
Frequently observed species
33
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species
Common20 species
Occasional20 species
Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 6 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Gering
+415% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common6 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.
Eumorpha achemon

Eumorpha achemon

Achemon Sphinx

Common2 obs.
Tolype velleda

Tolype velleda

Large Tolype Moth

Common2 obs.
Hippodamia parenthesis

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common2 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.
Tyrannus verticalis

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.
Myotis ciliolabrum

Myotis ciliolabrum

Murin pygmée

Occasional2 obs.
Buteo swainsoni

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional2 obs.
Bombus fraternus

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare1 obs.
Bombus pensylvanicus

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.
Cicindela punctulata

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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