Mountain View
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountain View ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #1 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Larus californicus
California Gull
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Regional Wildlife Network
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