West Sacramento

Ecosystem Overview

The West Sacramento ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Yolo County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Yolo County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Yolo County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common12 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common11 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Pica nuttalli

yellow-billed magpie

Common8 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common7 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common7 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Occasional6 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare4 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare4 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yolo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yolo County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Julie Partansky Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

West Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Green Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

North Davis Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Yolo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Yolo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yolo County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Julie Partansky Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

West Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Green Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

North Davis Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Yolo County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common12 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common11 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Pica nuttalli

yellow-billed magpie

Common8 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common7 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common7 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Occasional6 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare4 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare4 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare4 obs.

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