Brentwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Brentwood ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 86% more documented species, Brentwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Tricholoma fracticum
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple/Cassin'S Finch
Dryobates nuttallii
Nuttall's Woodpecker
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Regional Wildlife Network
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