Petaluma
Ecosystem Overview
The Petaluma ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma 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 #9 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Petaluma. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Petalumawithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.