Big Bayou Pigeon

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Bayou Pigeon ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, 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 Iberville Parish nearby has 84% more documented species, Big Bayou Pigeon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #66 for species diversity among 100 Iberville Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 34th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Iberville Parish

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Elanoides forficatus

Milano Tijereta

Very Common0.22 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.11 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common0.11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common0.1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.06 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.06 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Common0.06 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.06 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.06 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Common0.06 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iberville Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Gabriel

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Iberville Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Plaquemine

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Rosedale

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Sherburne Wma Complex--south Farm

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-78% vs. current

Maringouin

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

White Castle

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Iberville Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iberville Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Gabriel

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Iberville Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Plaquemine

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Mississippi River

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Rosedale

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Sherburne Wma Complex--south Farm

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-78% vs. current

Maringouin

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

White Castle

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Elanoides forficatus

Milano Tijereta

Very Common0.22 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.11 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.11 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Very Common0.11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common0.1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.06 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.06 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Common0.06 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common0.06 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.06 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Common0.06 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Iberville Parish

-84% species diversity