Los Angeles
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Angeles ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles 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 #14 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Malosma laurina
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Hypsypops rubicundus
garibaldi
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Embiotoca jacksoni
Black Perch
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Ricinus communis
Castorbean
Eriogonum fasciculatum
wild buckwheat
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Los Angeles. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Los Angeles. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Los Angeles County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Los Angeles. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (8 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Los Angeleswithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.