Clifton Court Forebay
Ecosystem Overview
The Clifton Court Forebay ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 77% more documented species, Clifton Court Forebay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Larus californicus
California Gull
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Corvus corax
common raven
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
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Regional Wildlife Network
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