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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Wood Duck
Great Egret
Tree Duck
Gaulin
Red-Winged Blackbird
White Ibis
Paper Mulberry
Great Blue Heron
Northern Mockingbird
American White Pelican
Egret
American Robin
Canada Goose
American Coot
Carolina Wren
Water Gaulin
Lesser Scaup
Pied-Billed Grebe
House Sparrow
Common Cardinal
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within West Baton Rouge Parish County.
The Mississippi River ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 92 West Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.