Vermilion Parish Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Vermilion Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermilion 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 Abbeville, Vermilion Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Vermilion Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbeville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

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Iris nelsonii

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Common4 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Common4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common3 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbeville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

No image

Iris nelsonii

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Common4 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Common4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common3 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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