Burleigh County
Ecosystem Overview
The Burleigh County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in burleigh county, north dakota, 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. Compared to nearby Lincoln, Burleigh County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 burleigh 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 100 total documented species.
Ennomos magnaria
Maple Spanworm
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Hyles euphorbiae
spurge hawk-moth
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Zonotrichia querula
Harris's sparrow
Sporobolus michauxianus
Tall Cordgrass
Aeshna umbrosa
Shadow Darner
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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