McNeal Playa
Ecosystem Overview
The McNeal Playa ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in cochise county, arizona, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cochise County nearby has 67% more documented species, McNeal Playa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 cochise county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Anthus rubescens
Buff-bellied Pipit
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Anas diazi
Mexican Duck
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Porzana carolina
Sora
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo regalis
Ferruginous Hawk
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cochise County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near McNeal Playa. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement McNeal Playawithin Cochise County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.