Vernon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Vernon Lake ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vernon Parish nearby has 67% more documented species, Vernon Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Vernon Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernon Parish

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Rare1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vernon Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-67% vs. current

Fullerton Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+560% vs. current

Leesville

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+560% vs. current

Anacoco

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+371% vs. current

Fort Polk South

Importance: 0.23

92 species

-64% 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 Vernon Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Vernon Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vernon Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-67% vs. current

Fullerton Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+560% vs. current

Leesville

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+560% vs. current

Anacoco

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+371% vs. current

Fort Polk South

Importance: 0.23

92 species

-64% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernon Parish

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Rare1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare1 obs.

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