Los Angeles River
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Angeles River ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 23% more documented species, Los Angeles River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Habronattus pyrrithrix
Fulica americana
American Coot
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Butorides virescens
green heron
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Tachytrechus angustipennis
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Lonchura punctulata
Scaly-breasted Munia
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 77 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 River. 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 River. 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 River. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (8 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Los Angeles Riverwithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.