Charleston Slough
Ecosystem Overview
The Charleston Slough ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 46% more documented species, Charleston Slough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Larus californicus
California Gull
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Fulica americana
American Coot
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
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Regional Wildlife Network
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