Prineville
Ecosystem Overview
The Prineville ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in crook county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crook County nearby has 79% more documented species, Prineville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 crook county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Juniperus occidentalis
Western Juniper
Sylvilagus nuttallii
Mountain Cottontail
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Poa annua
annual meadow-grass
Amsinckia menziesii
Menzies' fiddleneck
Phlox douglasii
Ribes cereum
squaw currant
Sisymbrium altissimum
tall rocket
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer penstemon
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Mentzelia laevicaulis
giant blazingstar
Lepidium perfoliatum
Clasping pepperweed
Artemisia tridentata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Crook County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prinevillewithin Crook County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.