Hackberry

Ecosystem Overview

The Hackberry ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cameron Parish nearby has 40% more documented species, Hackberry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Cameron Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Cameron Parish

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common3 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cameron Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cameron Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Monkey Island

in Cameron

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.29

85 species

-29% 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 Cameron Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cameron Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cameron Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Monkey Island

in Cameron

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.29

85 species

-29% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Cameron Parish

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common3 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

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