Imperial Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Imperial Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego 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 #16 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Megastraea undosa
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Rallus obsoletus
Ridgway's Rail
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Leptocottus armatus
Pacific staghorn sculpin
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Regional Wildlife Network
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