McNeal Playa

Ecosystem Overview

The McNeal Playa ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Cochise County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cochise County nearby has 67% more documented species, McNeal Playa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 Cochise 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-67% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+18% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+3% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+83% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+725% 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 Cochise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cochise County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Cochise County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Sierra Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-67% vs. current

Bisbee

Importance: 0.38

28 species

+18% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-67% vs. current

Douglas

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+3% vs. current

Cattail Pond

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+83% vs. current

Green Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Naco

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+725% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cochise County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Occasional1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

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