Talbert Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Talbert Lake ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 2% more documented species, Talbert Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 73 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 73 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common7 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common6 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common6 obs.

Vidua macroura

Pin-tailed Whydah

Common6 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-2% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+42% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-2% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-2% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-2% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+42% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-2% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-2% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 73 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common7 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common6 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common6 obs.

Vidua macroura

Pin-tailed Whydah

Common6 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

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