Rancho Murieta
Ecosystem Overview
The Rancho Murieta ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in sacramento county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sacramento County nearby has 70% more documented species, Rancho Murieta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Sturnella neglecta
Western Meadowlark
Melanerpes lewis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Corvus corax
common raven
Vireo gilvus
Warbling Vireo (Western)
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Dichelostemma multiflorum
round-tooth ookow
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Linum bienne
Pale Flax
Quercus morehus
Erodium botrys
Longbeak stork's bill
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Hypochaeris radicata
Flat Weed
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rancho Murieta. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rancho Murietawithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.