Legg Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Legg Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 78% more documented species, Legg Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Cycloneda sanguinea
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Brachymesia furcata
Red-taled Pennant
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis intensa
Mexican Amberwing
Schistocerca nitens
Vagrant Grasshopper
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Aythya americana
Redhead
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Solenopsis xyloni
Leptotes marina
Marine Blue
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Butorides virescens
green heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
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