Prairie City
Ecosystem Overview
The Prairie City ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in grant county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 72% more documented species, Prairie City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 grant county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Sphenophorus cicatristriatus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Malus domestica
Paradise Apple
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Centaurea cyanus
cornflower
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Enallagma anna
River Bluet
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grant County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Prairie City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prairie Citywithin Grant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.