Maverick County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Maverick County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Maverick County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Eagle Pass, Maverick County hosts 67% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Eagle Pass

+67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

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Phalacrocorax auritus

Double-Crested Cormorant

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Sporophila morelleti

Morelet'S Seedeater

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus cryptoleucus

Chihuahuan Raven

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional4 obs.

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Anthus spinoletta

Water Pipit

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-Crowned Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Rare3 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Eagle Pass

+67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

No image

Phalacrocorax auritus

Double-Crested Cormorant

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Sporophila morelleti

Morelet'S Seedeater

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus cryptoleucus

Chihuahuan Raven

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional4 obs.

No image

Anthus spinoletta

Water Pipit

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-Crowned Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Rare3 obs.

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