Sacramento
Ecosystem Overview
The Sacramento ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #2 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Pica nuttalli
yellow-billed magpie
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sacramento. 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 Sacramentowithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.