Ukiah
Ecosystem Overview
The Ukiah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in mendocino 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 mendocino county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Iris macrosiphon
ground iris
Calochortus amabilis
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Sanicula bipinnatifida
purple snakeroot
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Fritillaria affinis
Ojai fritillary
Delphinium nudicaule
scarlet larkspur
Calochortus tolmiei
pussy-ears
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Contopus sordidulus
Western Wood-Pewee
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Dipterostemon capitatus
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mendocino County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ukiah. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ukiahwithin Mendocino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.