4 Types of Bison in Montana
4 types of bison have a verified observation record in Montana. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and American Bison. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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4 types of bison have a verified observation record in Montana. The most frequently recorded are Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat and American Bison. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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4 types of bison recorded in Montana
4 bison species have a verified observation record in Montana, 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 | 2,007 |
| 2 | Mountain Goat | Oreamnos americanus | 1,814 |
| 3 | American Bison | Bison bison | 648 |
| 4 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 21 |
Plus 1 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 2,007 verified observations — about 45% of all bison reported in Montana. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.