Seattle

Ecosystem Overview

The Seattle ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 98 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellevue

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common141 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common120 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common110 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common86 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common83 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common73 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common71 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common70 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common70 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common69 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common68 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional68 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional67 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional67 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional64 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional63 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional63 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare61 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Rare59 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 98 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellevue

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common141 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common120 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common110 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common86 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common83 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common73 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common71 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common70 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common70 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common69 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common68 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional68 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional67 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional67 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional64 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional63 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional63 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare61 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Rare59 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare58 obs.

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