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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
California Towhee
House Finch
Anna'S Hummingbird
Chicken Hawk
Mourning Dove
Western Fence Lizard
California-Buckwheat
Black Phoebe
Lesser Goldfinch
Northern Mockingbird
Honeybee
White-Crowned Sparrow
Hooded Oriole
Milk Snail

Cassin'S Kingbird

Myrtle Warbler
Phainopepla

San Diego-Sunflower
Mallard
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Diego 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 San Diego County County.
The El Cajon ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in San Diego 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.