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Bird Viewing Pond #5

Ecosystem Overview

The Bird Viewing Pond #5 ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in clark county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 43% more documented species, Bird Viewing Pond #5 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

57
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
50
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
29
Common Species
Frequently observed species
28
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common17 species
Occasional17 species
Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 31 locations
77th percentile for diversity
vs. Clark County
-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.
Aythya americana

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common5 obs.
Podiceps nigricollis

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common4 obs.
Heliotropium curassavicum

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Very Common4 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common4 obs.
Spatula cyanoptera

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.
Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common3 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common3 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.
Perithemis intensa

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.
Libellula saturata

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.
Toxostoma crissale

Toxostoma crissale

Crissal Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Rare2 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare2 obs.
Pantala hymenaea

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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