Medford
Ecosystem Overview
The Medford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson 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 #4 for species diversity among 19 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Corvus corax
common raven
Argia vivida
Vivid Dancer
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Pieris rapae
small white
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Xylocopa tabaniformis
Vespula pensylvanica
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jackson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Medford. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Medfordwithin Jackson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.