Sulphur Creek Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Sulphur Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 90% more documented species, Sulphur Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Butorides virescens
green heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
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