3 Types of Bison in Idaho
3 types of bison have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and Domestic Cattle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of bison have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and Domestic Cattle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
435 verified observations on iNaturalist of bison have been recorded in Idaho, most often in July, June, August.
| Species recorded in Idaho | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 245 |
| Mountain Goat | 123 |
| Domestic Cattle | 41 |
| American Bison | 6 |
| Domestic Sheep | 5 |
| Domestic Goat | 3 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
3 types of bison recorded in Idaho
3 bison species have a verified observation record in Idaho, 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 | Bighorn Sheep | Ovis canadensis | 247 |
| 2 | Mountain Goat | Oreamnos americanus | 123 |
| 3 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 41 |
Plus 3 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 247 verified observations — about 60% of all bison reported in Idaho. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.