Windsor

Ecosystem Overview

The Windsor ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Sonoma County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Rosa nearby has 40% more documented species, Windsor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 41 Sonoma County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 41 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Quercus douglasii

blue oak

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine californica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common3 obs.

Romulea rosea

Rosy sandcrocus

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Tolpis barbata

Yellow Hawkweed

Common2 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Common2 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Healdsburg

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-30% vs. current

Cloverdale

Importance: 0.35

81 species

-26% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+253% 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

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Healdsburg

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-30% vs. current

Cloverdale

Importance: 0.35

81 species

-26% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+253% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 41 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Quercus douglasii

blue oak

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine californica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common3 obs.

Romulea rosea

Rosy sandcrocus

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Tolpis barbata

Yellow Hawkweed

Common2 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Common2 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Rare1 obs.

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