Forest Grove
Ecosystem Overview
The Forest Grove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, oregon, 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 16 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Fulica americana
American Coot
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Forest Grove. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Forest Grovewithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.