Milpitas

Ecosystem Overview

The Milpitas ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in California, 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 #162 for species diversity among 1359 California 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

#162

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#162 of 1359 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Very Common6 obs.

Sisyrinchium bellum

Very Common6 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common6 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Common6 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Common5 obs.

Centaurea calcitrapa

star-thistle

Common5 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Common5 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Claytonia perfoliata

Occasional5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis pes-caprae

Bermuda buttercup

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Calophya schini

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

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 California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

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

#162

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#162 of 1359 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Very Common6 obs.

Sisyrinchium bellum

Very Common6 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common6 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Common6 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Common5 obs.

Centaurea calcitrapa

star-thistle

Common5 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Common5 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Claytonia perfoliata

Occasional5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis pes-caprae

Bermuda buttercup

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Calophya schini

Rare4 obs.

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