Bossier Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Bossier Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Half Moon Lake, Bossier Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Bossier Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Half Moon Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common5 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Tridens flavus

purpletop tridens

Common4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Haughton

Importance: 0.27

35 species

+186% 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 Bossier Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Bossier Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Haughton

Importance: 0.27

35 species

+186% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Half Moon Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common5 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Tridens flavus

purpletop tridens

Common4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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