Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Houston. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Houston. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas
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 Texas.
The Houston ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #269 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Northern Cardinal
monarch
straggler daisy
Eastern Bluebird
Myrtle Warbler
Great Egret
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Downy Woodpecker
Tree Duck
Small ballmoss
Coastal Plain Toad
Great Blue Heron
Cottonmouth
Common True Katydid
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Striped Skunk
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Harlequin ladybird
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