Spokane
Ecosystem Overview
The Spokane ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in spokane county, washington, 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 #1 for species diversity among 23 spokane county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Olsynium douglasii
Douglas' grasswidow
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Lonicera tatarica
Tatarian honeysuckle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Draba verna
Common Whitlowgrass
Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian toadflax
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Ranunculus glaberrimus
sagebrush buttercup
Mergus merganser
goosander
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Spokane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Spokane. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Spokanewithin Spokane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.