San Francisco
Ecosystem Overview
The San Francisco ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and 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. Compared to nearby Mallard Lake, San Francisco hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and 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.
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Corvus corax
common raven
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Setophaga townsendi
Townsend's Warbler
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement San Franciscowithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.