Pleasant Hill
Ecosystem Overview
The Pleasant Hill ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 25% more documented species, Pleasant Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Cynips douglasi
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Regional Wildlife Network
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