Orinda
Ecosystem Overview
The Orinda ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #2 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Sidalcea malviflora
Greek Mallow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Contia tenuis
Sharptail Snake
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Elgaria multicarinata
Southern Alligator Lizard
Helminthotheca echioides
Ox tongue
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
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Regional Wildlife Network
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