Hill County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hill County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hill County, Texas, 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 Hillsboro, Hill County hosts 79% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Hill County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

+79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac chastetree

Very Common10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common10 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common9 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common8 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common8 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common7 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common6 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common6 obs.

Tridens albescens

whitetop

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Hubbard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Malone

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Aquilla Lake

Importance: 0.16

16 species

+525% 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 Hill County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Hubbard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Malone

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Aquilla Lake

Importance: 0.16

16 species

+525% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

+79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac chastetree

Very Common10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common10 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common9 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common8 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common8 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common7 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common6 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common6 obs.

Tridens albescens

whitetop

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare5 obs.

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