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Saratoga Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Saratoga Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in utah county, utah, 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 #2 for species diversity among 21 utah county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
95
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 21 locations
90th percentile for diversity
vs. Provo
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Callipepla californica

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Very Common12 obs.
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common10 obs.
Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common7 obs.
Falco sparverius

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common7 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common5 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common5 obs.
Tyrannus verticalis

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common5 obs.
Neoscona oaxacensis

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Common5 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common5 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional4 obs.
Armadillidium vulgare

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional3 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.
Setophaga petechia

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional3 obs.
Icterus bullockii

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Occasional3 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare3 obs.
Buteo swainsoni

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare3 obs.
Bombus huntii

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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