2 Types of Bison in Alabama
2 types of bison have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are Domestic Cattle and Domestic Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of bison have a verified observation record in Alabama. The most frequently recorded are Domestic Cattle and Domestic Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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32 verified observations on iNaturalist of bison have been recorded in Alabama, most often in May, January, February.
| Species recorded in Alabama | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Domestic Cattle | 15 |
| Domestic Goat | 15 |
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2 types of bison recorded in Alabama
2 bison species have a verified observation record in Alabama, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 15 |
| 2 | Domestic Goat | Capra hircus | 15 |
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The Domestic Cattle (Bos taurus) is the most commonly recorded, with 15 verified observations — about 50% of all bison reported in Alabama. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Alabama also hosts less common bison such as Domestic Cattle and Domestic Goat, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.