Carmichael
Ecosystem Overview
The Carmichael ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in sacramento 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 #4 for species diversity among 20 sacramento 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 100 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Dryobates nuttallii
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carmichael. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carmichaelwithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.