Forest Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest Grove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 16 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common14 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common8 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common7 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common7 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Beaverton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Tigard

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Commonwealth Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Wapato Marsh

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethany Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oak Island Marsh

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Beaverton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Tigard

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Commonwealth Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Wapato Marsh

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethany Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oak Island Marsh

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common14 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common10 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common8 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common7 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common7 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare5 obs.

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