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Ord

Ecosystem Overview

The Ord ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in valley county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Valley County nearby has 25% more documented species, Ord offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 valley county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

56
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
48
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
29
Common Species
Frequently observed species
27
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common17 species
Occasional16 species
Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Valley County
-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.
Thamnophis radix

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common6 obs.
Loxia curvirostra

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common5 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common4 obs.
Sitta carolinensis

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.
Vanessa cardui

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.
Spizella pallida

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.
Spinus pinus

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.
Zenaida asiatica

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional2 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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