Bridge City

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridge City ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Vidor, Bridge City hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Vidor

+133% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Orange County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Vidor

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.34

87 species

-92% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rose City

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+250% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Orange County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Vidor

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.34

87 species

-92% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rose City

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+250% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Vidor

+133% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

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