Santa Clara
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Clara ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #12 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Glycaspis brimblecombei
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Ophelimus maskelli
Gall wasp
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Rhopalomyia californica
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Gnorimoschema baccharisella
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Regional Wildlife Network
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