East Palo Alto
Ecosystem Overview
The East Palo Alto ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Mateo County nearby has 29% more documented species, East Palo Alto offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Fulica americana
American Coot
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Cerithideopsis californica
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Palo Altowithin San Mateo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.