Burien

Ecosystem Overview

The Burien ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 19% more documented species, Burien offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 98 King 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 98 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Sminthurides malmgreni

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common2 obs.

Dirona albolineata

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Common2 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

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Theridion varians

Occasional1 obs.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Occasional1 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Occasional1 obs.

Mopalia muscosa

mossy chiton

Occasional1 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaster brevispinus

pink stars

Rare1 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Rare1 obs.

Neanura muscorum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-19% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-19% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-19% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-19% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-19% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-19% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-19% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-19% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-19% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-19% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 98 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Sminthurides malmgreni

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common2 obs.

Dirona albolineata

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Common2 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Theridion varians

Occasional1 obs.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Occasional1 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Occasional1 obs.

Mopalia muscosa

mossy chiton

Occasional1 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaster brevispinus

pink stars

Rare1 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Rare1 obs.

Neanura muscorum

Rare1 obs.

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