West Sacramento
Ecosystem Overview
The West Sacramento ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in yolo 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 #1 for species diversity among 7 yolo 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.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Pica nuttalli
yellow-billed magpie
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Zalophus californianus
California Sealion
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Silybum marianum
Gundagai Thistle
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Zelus renardii
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Yolo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Sacramento. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Sacramentowithin Yolo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.