Pico Rivera
Ecosystem Overview
The Pico Rivera ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 30% more documented species, Pico Rivera offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Anthus rubescens
Buff-bellied Pipit
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pico Riverawithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.