Pico Rivera

Ecosystem Overview

The Pico Rivera ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 30% more documented species, Pico Rivera offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 132 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common8 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common8 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common5 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional3 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-30% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-30% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+367% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% 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 Los Angeles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-30% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-30% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+367% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% 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 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 132 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common8 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common8 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common5 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional3 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

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