Bird Viewing Pond #5

Ecosystem Overview

The Bird Viewing Pond #5 ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 43% more documented species, Bird Viewing Pond #5 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common5 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Very Common4 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma crissale

Crissal Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-10% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-43% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-43% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+36% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-43% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+148% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.44

63 species

-10% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-43% vs. current

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-43% vs. current

North Las Vegas

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+36% vs. current

Boulder City

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-43% vs. current

Mesquite

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+148% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common5 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Very Common4 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma crissale

Crissal Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare2 obs.

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