Los Alamos
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Alamos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in los alamos county, new mexico, 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 2 los alamos county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Melozone fusca
canyon towhee
Sitta pygmaea
Pygmy Nuthatch
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus aberti
Abert's Squirrel
Haemorhous cassinii
Cassin's finch
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Loxia curvirostra
common crossbill
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Los Alamoswithin Los Alamos County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.