A4
Ecosystem Overview
The A4 ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 77% more documented species, A4 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bagrada hilaris
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
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