Oroville

Ecosystem Overview

The Oroville ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Butte County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chico nearby has 87% more documented species, Oroville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 Butte County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common7 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Iris germanica

German iris

Common1 obs.

Synchytrium papillatum

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-87% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-24% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+8% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+225% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-85% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+63% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

-43% 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 Butte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-87% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-24% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+8% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+225% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-85% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+63% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

-43% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common7 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Iris germanica

German iris

Common1 obs.

Synchytrium papillatum

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Occasional1 obs.

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