Pine Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Pine Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 78% more documented species, Pine Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Myioborus miniatus
Slate-throated Redstart
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Vespula pensylvanica
Chrysemys dorsalis
Southern Painted Turtle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Oxalis incarnata
Crimson woodsorrel
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Fuchsia magellanica
Hardy fuchsia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pine 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 Pine 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.