Metairie

Ecosystem Overview

The Metairie ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson Parish nearby has 37% more documented species, Metairie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Parish

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common14 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Cygnus atratus

Black Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Oryctolagus cuniculus

rabbit, european rabbit

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-37% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-37% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Queen Bess Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+530% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

62 species

+2% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+600% 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 Jefferson Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-37% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-37% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Queen Bess Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+530% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

62 species

+2% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+600% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Parish

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common14 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Cygnus atratus

Black Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Oryctolagus cuniculus

rabbit, european rabbit

Rare2 obs.

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