Kings County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kings County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Kings County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hanford, Kings County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Kings County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanford

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Very Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Allenrolfea occidentalis

iodine-bush

Common3 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Common3 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia ciliata

Occasional2 obs.

Deinandra kelloggii

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare2 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Rare2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kings County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanford

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lemoore

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kettleman City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Kings County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Kings County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanford

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lemoore

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kettleman City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Very Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common3 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Allenrolfea occidentalis

iodine-bush

Common3 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Common3 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia ciliata

Occasional2 obs.

Deinandra kelloggii

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare2 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Rare2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare2 obs.

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