Pleasanton
Ecosystem Overview
The Pleasanton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #12 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Clathrus ruber
Red Cage Fungus
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mergus merganser
goosander
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
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Regional Wildlife Network
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