Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Baton Rouge. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Baton Rouge. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in 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 Louisiana.
The Baton Rouge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #24 for species diversity among 257 Louisiana natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
wood duck
Great Egret
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Tree Duck
Northern Mockingbird
green heron
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Canada goose
Great Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
American Robin
Myrtle Warbler
Little Blue Heron
American White Pelican
American Coot
Northern Cardinal
mallard
Eastern Bluebird
Mourning Dove
cedar waxwing
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