Alameda County
Ecosystem Overview
The Alameda County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda 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 #4 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Fulica americana
American Coot
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
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