Ellis Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Ellis Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 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 89% more documented species, Ellis Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 31th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Cardellina pusilla
Wilson's Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Dryobates nuttallii
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Lon melane
Umber Skipper
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ellis Lakewithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.