Lincoln Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Ruston, Lincoln Parish hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lincoln 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. Ruston

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Viola villosa

southern woolly violet

Common3 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ruston

Importance: 0.44

96 species

+4% vs. current

Grambling

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dubach

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% 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 Lincoln Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ruston

Importance: 0.44

96 species

+4% vs. current

Grambling

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dubach

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% 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. Ruston

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Viola villosa

southern woolly violet

Common3 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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