Lamb County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lamb County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Lamb County, Texas, 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. Compared to nearby Littlefield, Lamb County hosts 83% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lamb County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Littlefield

+83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather fingergrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+192%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lamb County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Littlefield

Importance: 0.39

40 species

+83% vs. current

Olton

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+711% 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 Lamb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+192%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lamb County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Littlefield

Importance: 0.39

40 species

+83% vs. current

Olton

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+711% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Littlefield

+83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Common2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather fingergrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

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