Shreveport

Ecosystem Overview

The Shreveport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 257 Louisiana natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 257 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Gomphurus hybridus

Cocoa Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common3 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% vs. current

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% 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 Louisiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% vs. current

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 257 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Gomphurus hybridus

Cocoa Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common3 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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