Santee
Ecosystem Overview
The Santee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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 #5 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Fulica americana
American Coot
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
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Regional Wildlife Network
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