San Leandro Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The San Leandro Bay ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 73 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 #15 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Rallus obsoletus
Ridgway's Rail
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Larus californicus
California Gull
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Regional Wildlife Network
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