Kyle

Ecosystem Overview

The Kyle ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Hays County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hays County nearby has 40% more documented species, Kyle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Hays County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hays County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Oenothera triloba

stemless evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Occasional1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Rare1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hays County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-40% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Wimberley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Dripping Springs

Importance: 0.28

57 species

+5% vs. current

Highpointe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Woodcreek

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir

in Kyle

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1100% 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 Hays County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hays County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-40% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Wimberley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Dripping Springs

Importance: 0.28

57 species

+5% vs. current

Highpointe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Woodcreek

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir

in Kyle

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hays County

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Oenothera triloba

stemless evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Occasional1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Rare1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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