Winters

Ecosystem Overview

The Winters ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While California nearby has 41% more documented species, Winters offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #340 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#340

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#340 of 1359 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common3 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common2 obs.

Gryllus brevicaudus

short-tailed field cricket

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-41% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% 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

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-41% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#340

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#340 of 1359 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common3 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common2 obs.

Gryllus brevicaudus

short-tailed field cricket

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

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