Albany
Ecosystem Overview
The Albany ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 79 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 #9 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Fulica americana
American Coot
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
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