Sunnyvale
Ecosystem Overview
The Sunnyvale ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #4 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Otala lactea
milk snail
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Lepidium latifolium
dittander
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Regional Wildlife Network
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