Pasco
Ecosystem Overview
The Pasco ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin county, washington, 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 Franklin County nearby has 67% more documented species, Pasco offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Eriogonum niveum
snow-buckwheat
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Claytonia rubra
erubescent miner's-lettuce
Dieteria canescens
hoary-aster
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Franklin County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pascowithin Franklin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.