Southwest Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Southwest Hills ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in multnomah county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Multnomah County nearby has 53% more documented species, Southwest Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 21 multnomah county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Boisea rubrolineata
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Tolmiea menziesii
youth-on-age
Hedera helix
ivy
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Vancouveria hexandra
deciduous vancouvaria
Cystopteris fragilis
brittle bladder fern
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Tamiasciurus douglasii
Douglas's Squirrel
Trillium ovatum
Western White Wakerobin
Plethodon vehiculum
Western Red-backed Salamander
Equisetum telmateia
Great Horsetail
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Arion ater
European black slug
Bromus vulgaris
Columbia brome
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Cycloneda polita
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Multnomah County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southwest Hills. 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 Southwest Hillswithin Multnomah County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.