Healdsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Healdsburg ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Sonoma County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Rosa nearby has 14% more documented species, Healdsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 Sonoma County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-14% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common6 obs.

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common3 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine californica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common2 obs.

Ramalina menziesii

Lace Lichen

Common2 obs.

Aneides lugubris

Arboreal salamander

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Cloverdale

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+6% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+406% vs. current

Pond A

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% 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 Sonoma County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Cloverdale

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+6% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+406% vs. current

Pond A

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common6 obs.

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common3 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine californica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common2 obs.

Ramalina menziesii

Lace Lichen

Common2 obs.

Aneides lugubris

Arboreal salamander

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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