Covington

Ecosystem Overview

The Covington ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 13% more documented species, Covington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 98 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus occidentalis

western buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Common2 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Chaerophyllum temulum

rough chervil

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Occasional2 obs.

Xylaria hypoxylon

Candle-Snuff Fungus

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus bicolor

miniature lupine

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare2 obs.

Collomia heterophylla

variable-leaved mountain-trumpet

Rare2 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-13% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-13% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-13% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% 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

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-13% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-13% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-13% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 98 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus occidentalis

western buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Common2 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Chaerophyllum temulum

rough chervil

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Occasional2 obs.

Xylaria hypoxylon

Candle-Snuff Fungus

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus bicolor

miniature lupine

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare2 obs.

Collomia heterophylla

variable-leaved mountain-trumpet

Rare2 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare2 obs.

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