Hillside

Ecosystem Overview

The Hillside ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Multnomah County nearby has 41% more documented species, Hillside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 21 Multnomah County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Multnomah County

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common4 obs.

Petasites frigidus

Arctic sweet-coltsfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Mycelis muralis

wall lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Common3 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Common3 obs.

Viola glabella

stream violet

Common3 obs.

Monadenia fidelis

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Occasional2 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Multnomah County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Multnomah County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Gresham

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-5% vs. current

Oaks Bottom Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+195% vs. current

Crystal Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+228% vs. current

Sandy River

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+269% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+293% vs. current

Bybee Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+293% vs. current

Force Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1080% 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 Multnomah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Multnomah County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Multnomah County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Gresham

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-5% vs. current

Oaks Bottom Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+195% vs. current

Crystal Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+228% vs. current

Sandy River

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+269% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+293% vs. current

Bybee Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+293% vs. current

Force Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1080% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Multnomah County

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common4 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Very Common4 obs.

Petasites frigidus

Arctic sweet-coltsfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Mycelis muralis

wall lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Common3 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Common3 obs.

Viola glabella

stream violet

Common3 obs.

Monadenia fidelis

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Occasional2 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Rare2 obs.

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