Burns
Ecosystem Overview
The Burns ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in harney county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wildhorse Lake, Burns hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 harney county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.
Melanerpes lewis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Ixoreus naevius
Varied Thrush
Allium acuminatum
tapertip onion
Phlox longifolia
long-leaved phlox
Malus domestica
Paradise Apple
Syringa vulgaris
Purple Lilac
Symphoricarpos albus
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Burnswithin Harney County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.