Jimmie Davis State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Jimmie Davis State Park ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jackson Parish nearby has 79% more documented species, Jimmie Davis State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 45 Jackson Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 45 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson Parish

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Salvinia molesta

Kariba Weed

Common0.99 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.99 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.99 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.16 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.16 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Common0.15 obs.

Podiceps auritus

Horned Grebe

Occasional0.12 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

Red-Necked Grebe

Occasional0.11 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional0.11 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson Parish

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-79% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-79% vs. current

North Hodge

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-62% vs. current

Hodge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-59% vs. current

East Hodge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-59% vs. current

Quitman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-59% vs. current

Hodge

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-59% 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 Jackson Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson Parish

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-79% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-79% vs. current

North Hodge

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-62% vs. current

Hodge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-59% vs. current

East Hodge

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-59% vs. current

Quitman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-59% vs. current

Hodge

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-59% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Salvinia molesta

Kariba Weed

Common0.99 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.99 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.99 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.16 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.16 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Common0.15 obs.

Podiceps auritus

Horned Grebe

Occasional0.12 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

Red-Necked Grebe

Occasional0.11 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional0.11 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional0.11 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 45 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson Parish

-79% species diversity