Cross Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Cross Lake ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Caddo Parish nearby has 72% more documented species, Cross Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Caddo Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Caddo Parish

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Caddo Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+833% 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 Caddo Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Caddo Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Caddo Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+833% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Caddo Parish

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

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