Bakersfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Bakersfield ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kern County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kern County nearby has 5% more documented species, Bakersfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 21 Kern County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Kern County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Rare2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-5% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+764% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1088% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+459% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3067% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9400% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1800% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3067% 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 Kern County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-5% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+764% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1088% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+459% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3067% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9400% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1800% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3067% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Kern County

-5% species diversity

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare2 obs.

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