Contra Loma Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Contra Loma Reservoir ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 36% more documented species, Contra Loma Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Butorides virescens
green heron
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Porzana carolina
Sora
Lepomis microlophus
Redear
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
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Regional Wildlife Network
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