Waterfowl Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Waterfowl Pond ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 85% more documented species, Waterfowl Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Ixoreus naevius
Varied Thrush
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waterfowl Pond. 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 Waterfowl Pondwithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.