Hedrick Acres

Ecosystem Overview

The Hedrick Acres ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Pima County, Arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tucson nearby has 50% more documented species, Hedrick Acres offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 48 Pima County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 48 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Very Common10 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common2 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

desert tobacco

Common2 obs.

Acromyrmex versicolor

Common2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Hermetia comstocki

Occasional2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional2 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Insara elegans

Occasional1 obs.

Odontoloxozus longicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-50% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-50% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+32% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+52% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+150% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+163% 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

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pima County County, Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-50% vs. current

Pima County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-50% vs. current

Catalina State Park

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Sweetwater Preserve

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+32% vs. current

Sabino Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+52% vs. current

Lakeside Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Tortolita Preserve

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+150% vs. current

Arivaca Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+163% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 48 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucson

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Very Common10 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common2 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

desert tobacco

Common2 obs.

Acromyrmex versicolor

Common2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common2 obs.

Hermetia comstocki

Occasional2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional2 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Insara elegans

Occasional1 obs.

Odontoloxozus longicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Rare1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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