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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Green Anole
Common Cardinal
Gator
Carolina Wren
Great Egret
Downy Woodpecker
American Robin
Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Milkweed Assassin Bug
Great Blue Heron
Great-Tailed Grackle
Gray Squirrel
Crested Caracara
Green Clearwing
French-Mulberry
Northern Mockingbird
Chinese Tallow
White Ibis
White Evening-Primrose
Gulf Fritillary
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana
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 Calcasieu Parish County.
The Calcasieu Parish ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Charles nearby has 4% more documented species, Calcasieu Parish offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.