Oakland
Ecosystem Overview
The Oakland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 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 #7 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Rallus obsoletus
Ridgway's Rail
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
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