Cameron Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Cameron Parish ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Cameron 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 Big Burns nearby has 4% more documented species, Cameron Parish offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 83 Cameron Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 83 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Burns

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common53.67 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Very Common37 obs.

Calidris alba

Pond Bird

Very Common37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common37 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Very Common35 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common30 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Sea Gull

Common27 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common27 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common27 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Common26.9 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional23 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Occasional23 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional21.95 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional20 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional20 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare19 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare19 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Burns

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge - East Cove Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Hackberry

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+8% vs. current

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge -gibbstown Unit

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+8% vs. current

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+17% vs. current

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Pintail Wildlife Drive And Boardwalk

in Bell City

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Pintail Drive

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% 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 Cameron Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common53.67 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Very Common37 obs.

Calidris alba

Pond Bird

Very Common37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common37 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Very Common35 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common30 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Sea Gull

Common27 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common27 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common27 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Common26.9 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional23 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Occasional23 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional21.95 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional20 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional20 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare19 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare19 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Burns

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge - East Cove Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Hackberry

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+8% vs. current

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge -gibbstown Unit

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+8% vs. current

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+17% vs. current

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

+24% vs. current

Pintail Wildlife Drive And Boardwalk

in Bell City

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Pintail Drive

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 83 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Burns

-4% species diversity