Irvine
Ecosystem Overview
The Irvine ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in orange 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 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Fulica americana
American Coot
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
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Regional Wildlife Network
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