Fair Oaks
Ecosystem Overview
The Fair Oaks ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #5 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus merganser
goosander
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Downingia bicornuta
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Phainopepla nitens
Phainopepla
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oakswithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.