Caddo Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Caddo Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Caddo 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 Lake 1, Caddo Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Caddo Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake 1

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare4 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare4 obs.

Gomphurus hybridus

Cocoa Clubtail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cross Lake

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 Caddo Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cross Lake

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake 1

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare4 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare4 obs.

Gomphurus hybridus

Cocoa Clubtail

Rare4 obs.

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