Bend
Ecosystem Overview
The Bend ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in deschutes county, oregon, 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 deschutes county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Centaurea stoebe
spotted knapweed
Sceloporus graciosus
Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Phacelia linearis
thread-leaved phacelia
Juniperus occidentalis
Western Juniper
Coloradia pandora
Pandora Pinemoth
Ribes cereum
squaw currant
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Salsola tragus
Prickly Russian thistle
Lupinus lepidus
prairie lupine
Phoradendron juniperinum
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Boisea rubrolineata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Deschutes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bend. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bendwithin Deschutes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.