Redding

Ecosystem Overview

The Redding ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Shasta County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #2 for species diversity among 20 Shasta County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Shasta County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Common6 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Shasta County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Reflection Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coleman Forebay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Shasta County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Shasta County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Reflection Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coleman Forebay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Shasta County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Common6 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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