Laguna Woods

Ecosystem Overview

The Laguna Woods ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 39% more documented species, Laguna Woods offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 73 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 73 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common5 obs.

Eriophyllum confertiflorum

yellow-yarrow

Very Common4 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudognaphalium biolettii

Very Common2 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Common2 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common2 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Cuscuta californica

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus bachmani

Brush Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-39% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-39% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

-12% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% 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

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-39% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-39% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

-12% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 73 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common5 obs.

Eriophyllum confertiflorum

yellow-yarrow

Very Common4 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudognaphalium biolettii

Very Common2 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Common2 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common2 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Cuscuta californica

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus bachmani

Brush Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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