Berkeley
Ecosystem Overview
The Berkeley ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, Berkeley hosts 372% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Aciurina trixa
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Fulica americana
American Coot
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Regional Wildlife Network
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