Walnut Creek
Ecosystem Overview
The Walnut Creek ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #10 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
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Regional Wildlife Network
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