Ventura
Ecosystem Overview
The Ventura ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in ventura 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 #3 for species diversity among 21 ventura county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Fulica americana
American Coot
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Zalophus californianus
California Sealion
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ventura County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ventura. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Venturawithin Ventura County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.