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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Ochre Stars
California Newt
Honeybee
Acmon Blue
Dark-Eyed Junco
Small White
Blue Swallowtail
Anna'S Hummingbird
California Slender Salamander

Chestnut-Backed Chickadee
Common Checkered-Skipper
Turkey Vulture
Anise Swallowtail
Western Tiger Swallowtail

Acorn Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Pacific Chorus Frog
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California
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 Sonoma County County.
The Occidental ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Sonoma County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Santa Rosa, Occidental hosts 7% more species diversity.