Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Very Common2 obs.
Progne subis
Purple Martin
Very Common1.05 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico
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 Lea County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Hooded Merganser
Purple Martin
Mexican Forktail
Bermudagrass
Differential Grasshopper
Slider
Pied-Billed Grebe
Eastern Amberwing
Duck Hawk
Double-Striped Bluet
Lousiana Heron
Ferruginous Hawk
Fourwing Saltbush
Chicken Hawk
Silverleaf Nightshade
Broadleaf Milkweed
Washerwoman
Night Heron
Showy Baby'S-Breath
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The Lovington ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lea County nearby has 3% more documented species, Lovington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.