Palo Alto Duck Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Palo Alto Duck Pond ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 75% more documented species, Palo Alto Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Fulica americana
American Coot
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Larus californicus
California Gull
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bagrada hilaris
Phidippus johnsoni
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Regional Wildlife Network
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