Sparks
Ecosystem Overview
The Sparks ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in washoe county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Reno nearby has 3% more documented species, Sparks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 washoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.
Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Callipepla californica
California Quail
Paruroctonus boreus
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Fulica americana
American Coot
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Bombus morrisoni
Morrison Bumble Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sparkswithin Washoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.