Gilbert

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilbert ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Arizona, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 245 Arizona natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 245 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common45 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common36 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common34 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common33 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common29 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Common29 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common28 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common28 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common27 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common24 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common23 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional22 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional20 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional18 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional17 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare17 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Rare17 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+426% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Arizona.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+426% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 245 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common45 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common36 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common34 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common33 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common29 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Common29 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common28 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common28 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common27 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common24 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common23 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional22 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional20 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Occasional20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional18 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional17 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare17 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Rare17 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare16 obs.

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