Hoquiam

Ecosystem Overview

The Hoquiam ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aberdeen, Hoquiam hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Grays Harbor County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Very Common3 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Rare1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare1 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+82% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-18% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+55% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 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 Grays Harbor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+82% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-18% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+55% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Very Common3 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Rare1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare1 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare1 obs.

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