Buttonwillow

Ecosystem Overview

The Buttonwillow ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Kern 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 Bakersfield nearby has 82% more documented species, Buttonwillow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 21 Kern County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 21 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Bakersfield

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Musca autumnalis

face fly

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Eremalche parryi

Occasional1 obs.

Gilia tricolor

Bird'S-Eye Gilia

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Occasional1 obs.

Stutzia covillei

Coville's orach

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

-82% vs. current

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-83% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+55% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+113% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+467% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+240% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+467% 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 Kern County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

-82% vs. current

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-83% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+55% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+113% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+467% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+240% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+467% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 21 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Bakersfield

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Musca autumnalis

face fly

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Eremalche parryi

Occasional1 obs.

Gilia tricolor

Bird'S-Eye Gilia

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Occasional1 obs.

Stutzia covillei

Coville's orach

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

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