Farmington
Ecosystem Overview
The Farmington ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in davis county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bountiful nearby has 75% more documented species, Farmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 davis county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Melanoplus sanguinipes
Migratory Grasshopper
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Ameiurus melas
black bullhead
Rattus norvegicus
brown rat, norway rat, common rat
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Larus californicus
California Gull
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Spizella breweri
Brewer's Sparrow
Eriogonum umbellatum
sulphurflower
Onopordum acanthium
scotch thistle
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green ash, Red ash
Pyrrhocoris apterus
firebug
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Davis County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Farmington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Farmingtonwithin Davis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.