Cupertino
Ecosystem Overview
The Cupertino ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cuscuta subinclusa
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Aquilegia formosa
western columbine
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Colomerus vitis
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Boisea rubrolineata
Sisyrinchium bellum
Castilleja foliolosa
woolly Indian paintbrush
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
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Regional Wildlife Network
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