Rolling Hills Estates
Ecosystem Overview
The Rolling Hills Estates ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #10 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Leiothlypis celata
Orange-crowned Warbler
Ricinus communis
Castorbean
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Icterus cucullatus
Hooded oriole
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Pavo cristatus
Indian Peafowl
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Batrachoseps nigriventris
Black-bellied Slender Salamander
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rolling Hills Estateswithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.