Forest Meadows

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest Meadows ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Calaveras County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calaveras County nearby has 82% more documented species, Forest Meadows offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Calaveras County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Calaveras County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Alopecosa kochi

Common1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Colonus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo huttoni

Hutton's Vireo

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Calaveras County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+800% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+260% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

-5% vs. current

Avery

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+50% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+157% 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 Calaveras County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Calaveras County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+800% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+260% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

-5% vs. current

Avery

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+50% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+157% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Calaveras County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Alopecosa kochi

Common1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Colonus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo huttoni

Hutton's Vireo

Rare1 obs.

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