2 Types of Bison in Missouri
2 types of bison have a verified observation record in Missouri. The most frequently recorded are American Bison and Domestic Cattle. 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 Missouri. The most frequently recorded are American Bison and Domestic Cattle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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39 verified observations on iNaturalist of bison have been recorded in Missouri, most often in June, April, May.
| Species recorded in Missouri | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Bison | 24 |
| Domestic Cattle | 13 |
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2 types of bison recorded in Missouri
2 bison species have a verified observation record in Missouri, 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 | American Bison | Bison bison | 24 |
| 2 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 13 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The American Bison (Bison bison) is the most commonly recorded, with 24 verified observations — about 65% of all bison reported in Missouri. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Missouri also hosts less common bison such as American Bison and Domestic Cattle, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.