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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Mayapple
Poison Ivy
Woodbine
Common Eastern Bumblebee
American Robin
Common Cardinal
Northern Mockingbird
Chicken Hawk
Indigo Bunting
Pawpaw
Gray Squirrel
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Carolina Wren
White-Throated Sparrow
Tufted Titmouse
Mallard
Horseweed
Blue Swallowtail
Red-Winged Blackbird
Kildeer
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Mississippi
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 DeSoto County County.
The Desoto County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hernando nearby has 1% more documented species, Desoto County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 100 DeSoto County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.