Oka Ponds
Ecosystem Overview
The Oka Ponds ecosystem supports 24 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 76% more documented species, Oka Ponds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Aythya americana
Redhead
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Butorides virescens
green heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
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