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Al McNabney Marsh

Ecosystem Overview

The Al McNabney Marsh ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 64% more documented species, Al McNabney Marsh offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

36
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
33
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
19
Common Species
Frequently observed species
17
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#20
Regional Rank
Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common11 species
Occasional10 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#20 of 45 locations
56th percentile for diversity
vs. Contra Costa County
-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common11 obs.
Cygnus olor

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common8 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common8 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common8 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common5 obs.
Larus californicus

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common5 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common5 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common5 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.
Calypte anna

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.
Aythya valisineria

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare2 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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