Mallard Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Mallard Lake ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 72% more documented species, Mallard Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Anas platyrhynchos
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Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Lophocampa maculata
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Sphyrapicus ruber
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sitta pygmaea
Pygmy Nuthatch
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mallard Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mallard Lakewithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.