Seatac

Ecosystem Overview

The Seatac ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, 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 Seattle nearby has 38% more documented species, Seatac offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 98 King 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 98 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common2 obs.

Physcia tenella

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthomendoza oregana

Occasional1 obs.

Ramalina subleptocarpha

Occasional1 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Leucoagaricus barssii

Smoky Dapperling

Rare1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 98 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common2 obs.

Physcia tenella

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthomendoza oregana

Occasional1 obs.

Ramalina subleptocarpha

Occasional1 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Leucoagaricus barssii

Smoky Dapperling

Rare1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Rare1 obs.

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