Knox County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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 Munday, Knox County hosts 1750% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Munday

+1750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common4.33 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-Throated Flycatcher

Very Common3.52 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Very Common3.38 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common3.33 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Very Common3.04 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common3 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Common2.52 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2.52 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-Backed Woodpecker

Common2.35 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common2.28 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Munday

+1750% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common4.33 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-Throated Flycatcher

Very Common3.52 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Very Common3.38 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common3.33 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Very Common3.04 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common3 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Common2.52 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2.52 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-Backed Woodpecker

Common2.35 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common2.28 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Rare2 obs.

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