Terrebonne Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Terrebonne Parish ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, 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. Compared to nearby Houma, Terrebonne Parish hosts 4% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Houma

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.38 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common5.23 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common5 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common4.47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Occasional3 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare2.6 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Houma

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.38 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common5.23 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common5 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common4.47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Occasional3 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional3 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare2.6 obs.

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