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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Song Sparrow
Red-Winged Blackbird
Yellowthroat

Pigeon
Western Kingbird
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Great Egret
Western Meadowlark
Marsh Wren
Chicken Hawk
Starling
House Sparrow
Kildeer
Northern Mockingbird
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Collared Dove
Black Phoebe
American Crow
White-Faced Ibis
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Merced 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 Merced County County.
The Merced County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Merced 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 Merced, Merced County hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 100 Merced County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.