Western Addition
Ecosystem Overview
The Western Addition ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 17% more documented species, Western Addition offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Parietaria judaica
pellitory-of-the-wall
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Bellis perennis
daisy
Armillaria mellea
Honey Fungus
Leratiomyces ceres
Redlead Roundhead
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Sabulodes aegrotata
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Western Addition. 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 Western Additionwithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.