Estancia
Ecosystem Overview
The Estancia ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in torrance county, new mexico, 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 Torrance County nearby has 41% more documented species, Estancia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 torrance county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Parkesia noveboracensis
Northern Waterthrush
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Icterus bullockii
Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Geothlypis tolmiei
MacGillivray's Warbler
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Dryobates scalaris
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Piranga ludoviciana
western tanager
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Torrance County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Estancia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Estanciawithin Torrance County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.