Jefferson Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson Park ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 47% more documented species, Jefferson Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 48 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common11 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common6 obs.

Leiothlypis luciae

Lucy's Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Common3 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Common3 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common3 obs.

Cynanthus latirostris

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Common3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Occasional3 obs.

Battarrea phalloides

Sandy Stiltball

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila melanura

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+39% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+61% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+66% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+165% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+179% 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 Pima County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+39% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+61% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+66% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+165% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+179% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 48 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common11 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common6 obs.

Leiothlypis luciae

Lucy's Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Common3 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Common3 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common3 obs.

Cynanthus latirostris

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Common3 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Common3 obs.

Melozone aberti

Abert's Towhee

Occasional3 obs.

Battarrea phalloides

Sandy Stiltball

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila melanura

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare2 obs.

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