Oakley
Ecosystem Overview
The Oakley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #8 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Polites sabuleti
Sandhill Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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