Palo Alto
Ecosystem Overview
The Palo Alto 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 #7 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
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Regional Wildlife Network
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