A16
Ecosystem Overview
The A16 ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 59% more documented species, A16 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.
Larus californicus
California Gull
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
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