Highlands-baywood Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Highlands-baywood Park ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in San Mateo County, California, 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 San Mateo County nearby has 14% more documented species, Highlands-baywood Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 28 San Mateo County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. San Mateo County

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Erigeron karvinskianus

mexican fleabane

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

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Heliolonche modicella

Occasional1 obs.

Prophysaon andersonii

Reticulate taildropper

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina aeneola

Occasional1 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Euthoracaphis umbellulariae

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Mateo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Mateo County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

San Mateo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Redwood City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Menlo Park

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-14% vs. current

Daly City

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-14% vs. current

Foster City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-14% vs. current

South San Francisco

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-14% vs. current

San Carlos

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-14% 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 San Mateo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Mateo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Mateo County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

San Mateo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Redwood City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Menlo Park

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-14% vs. current

Daly City

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-14% vs. current

Foster City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-14% vs. current

South San Francisco

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-14% vs. current

San Carlos

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-14% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. San Mateo County

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Erigeron karvinskianus

mexican fleabane

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Heliolonche modicella

Occasional1 obs.

Prophysaon andersonii

Reticulate taildropper

Occasional1 obs.

Pelegrina aeneola

Occasional1 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Euthoracaphis umbellulariae

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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