Jennings

Ecosystem Overview

The Jennings ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson Davis Parish nearby has 82% more documented species, Jennings offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Jefferson Davis Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Davis Parish

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon fulva

Cave Swallow (Caribbean)

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Salix babylonica

Weeping Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Welsh

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+800% 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 Davis Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson Davis Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-82% vs. current

Welsh

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+800% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson Davis Parish

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon fulva

Cave Swallow (Caribbean)

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Salix babylonica

Weeping Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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