Category: Ecosystems

Wenatchee Mountains Checker-mallow

Endemic to Washington state, the Wenatchee Mountains checker-mallow grows only in Chelan County.

Vesper Sparrow

The Oregon vesper sparrow spends April through September in Washington. It is near local extinction in Washington.

Nelson’s Checker-mallow

This rare perennial blooms in southwestern Washington from May to July. It is a food source for native bees.

Northern Spotted Owl

The northern spotted owl no longer breeds in the Puget Lowlands and is rare in southwest Washington

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

The yellow-billed cuckoo is believed to be extirpated in Washington.

Western Snowy Plover

The western snowy plover is endangered in Washington. There are less than 100 individuals in the state.