Antioch
Ecosystem Overview
The Antioch ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa 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 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Pyrgus scriptura
Small Checkered-Skipper
Butorides virescens
green heron
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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