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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Black Vulture
Woodbine
Boat-Tailed Grackle
Starling
Mississippi Kite
Limpkin
Water Gaulin
Pink Woodsorrel
American Crow
Field Burrweed
Carolina Chickadee
Great Egret
Mistflower
Yellowthroat
Tree Duck
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Great Blue Heron
Buttonbush
Pickerelweed

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana
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 Terrebonne Parish County.
The Houma ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Terrebonne Parish, Houma hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 100 Terrebonne Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.