Hillside
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillside ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in multnomah county, oregon, 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 Multnomah County nearby has 41% more documented species, Hillside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 21 multnomah county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
licorice fern
Petasites frigidus
Arctic sweet-coltsfoot
Mycelis muralis
wall lettuce
Claytonia sibirica
pink purslane
Geum macrophyllum
Big-Leaved Avens
Viola glabella
stream violet
Monadenia fidelis
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Cyclosa conica
Tellima grandiflora
fringecups
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Asarum caudatum
long-tailed wild ginger
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Streptopus amplexifolius
Cucumber-Root
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Psyllobora vigintimaculata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Multnomah County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hillside. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hillsidewithin Multnomah County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.