Benicia

Ecosystem Overview

The Benicia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #237 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#237

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#237 of 1359 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common13 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common10 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common9 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional6 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare6 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

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 California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

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

#237

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#237 of 1359 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common13 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common12 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common10 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common9 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional6 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare6 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare6 obs.

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