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Sutherlin

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutherlin ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roseburg nearby has 49% more documented species, Sutherlin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

18
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
17
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 14 locations
79th percentile for diversity
vs. Roseburg
-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Briza maxima

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Very Common2 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.
Libellula forensis

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.
Euphagus cyanocephalus

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common1 obs.
Bombycilla cedrorum

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.
Melospiza lincolnii

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.
Rubus bifrons

Rubus bifrons

Common1 obs.
Senecio vulgaris

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.
Downingia yina

Downingia yina

Occasional1 obs.
Toxicodendron diversilobum

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.
Pteridium aquilinum

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional1 obs.
Cytisus scoparius

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional1 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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