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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Chicken Hawk
Gray Digger
Tobacco-Bush
Loggerhead Shrike
Hairy Thorn-Apple
Western Kingbird
Northern Mockingbird
Western Scrub Jay

Dove Weed

Cottonwood
Purple Owl-Clover

Clarkia
Checkered White

Golden Bartonia
Lark Sparrow
Red-Winged Blackbird
Desert Cottontail
Coyote
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California
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 Stanislaus County County.
The Patterson ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanislaus County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby San Joaquin River, Patterson hosts 1233% more species diversity. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Stanislaus County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.