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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Mayapple
Woodbine
Northern Mockingbird
Purple Finch
House Finch
French-Mulberry

Carolina Violet
Black Vulture
Red-Eyed Vireo
Clasping Bellwort
Pine Warbler
Chinese Tallow
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Maypop
Eastern Bluebird
Tare
Carolina Geranium
Indigo Bunting
Cancerweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish County.
The Ruston ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish, Ruston hosts 3% more species diversity.