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Agate Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Agate Reservoir ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Medford nearby has 88% more documented species, Agate Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 19 locations
74th percentile for diversity
vs. Medford
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.
Branta hutchinsii

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common2 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common2 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.
Cygnus buccinator

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.
Sturnella neglecta

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.
Pipilo maculatus

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common1 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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