Terrebonne Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Terrebonne Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Terrebonne 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 Houma, Terrebonne Parish hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Terrebonne Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Houma

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus boscii

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Houma

Importance: 0.42

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dulac

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bayou Cane

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 Terrebonne Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Houma

Importance: 0.42

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dulac

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bayou Cane

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Houma

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common6 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus boscii

Rare2 obs.

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