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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
White Ibis
Gator
Great Egret
Water Gaulin
Tree Duck
Egret
Great Blue Heron
Crabeater
Red-Winged Blackbird
Common Cardinal
Myrtle Warbler
Teal
Anhinga
Roseate Spoonbill
Green Clearwing

Ponderous Ark
Northern Mockingbird
Great-Tailed Grackle
Monarch
Davy
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria 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 Brazoria County County.
The Alvin ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazoria 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 Brazoria County, Alvin hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.