West Pleasant View
Ecosystem Overview
The West Pleasant View ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 32% more documented species, West Pleasant View offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 jefferson 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 68 total documented species.
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Tyta luctuosa
four-spotted
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lon taxiles
Taxiles Skipper
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Boisea trivittata
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Pieris rapae
small white
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Pleasant View. 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 Pleasant Viewwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.