West Monroe

Ecosystem Overview

The West Monroe ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe nearby has 39% more documented species, West Monroe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Ouachita Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

-39% vs. current

Ouachita Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+418% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+5600% 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 Ouachita Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

-39% vs. current

Ouachita Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+418% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+5600% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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