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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Gator
Crabeater
Willet
Purple Gallinule
Green Clearwing
Common Cardinal
Davy
Great-Tailed Grackle
Boat-Tailed Grackle
Pond Bird
Long-Billed Curlew
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Palm Warbler

Ae'O
Egret
White Ibis
White-Tailed Deer
Water Gaulin
Great Blue Heron
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matagorda County County, Texas
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 Matagorda County County.
The Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Matagorda County, Texas, 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. Compared to nearby Matagorda County, Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Matagorda County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.