Guerneville
Ecosystem Overview
The Guerneville ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Rosa nearby has 28% more documented species, Guerneville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Pieris rapae
small white
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Rubus parviflorus
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Rhagio californicus
Scathophaga stercoraria
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Platycheirus trichopus
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Murgantia histrionica
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Stenochironomus colei
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Guerneville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Guernevillewithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.