Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #43 for species diversity among 500 Washington natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 500 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 500 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common1,158 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common1,001 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common799 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common733 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common700 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common594 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common544 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common544 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common528 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common521 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common515 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional506 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional498 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional487 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Occasional460 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional457 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional435 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare430 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Rare413 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare404 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

+39% vs. current

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Washington.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

+39% vs. current

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 500 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 500 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common1,158 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common1,001 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common799 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common733 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common700 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common594 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common544 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common544 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common528 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common521 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common515 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional506 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional498 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional487 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Occasional460 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional457 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional435 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare430 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Rare413 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare404 obs.

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