Sierra Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Sierra Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in cochise county, arizona, 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 #2 for species diversity among 12 cochise county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Platanus wrightii
Arizona Sycamore
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Agave palmeri
Palmer agave
Eugenes fulgens
Magnificent Hummingbird
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Archilochus alexandri
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Arbutus arizonica
Arizona madrone
Arctostaphylos pungens
point-leaf manzanita
Aphelocoma wollweberi
Mexican Jay
Quercus hypoleucoides
Silverleaf Oak
Sciurus arizonensis
Arizona Gray Squirrel
Melozone fusca
canyon towhee
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Toxostoma curvirostre
curve-billed thrasher
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cochise County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sierra Vista. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sierra Vistawithin Cochise County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.