Queen Bess Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Queen Bess Island ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Metairie nearby has 84% more documented species, Queen Bess Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Metairie

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common1 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Common1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common1 obs.

Krigia cespitosa

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-84% vs. current

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+100% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+900% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+900% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

62 species

-84% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+11% 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 Jefferson Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-84% vs. current

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+100% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+900% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+900% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

62 species

-84% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+11% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Metairie

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common1 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Common1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common1 obs.

Krigia cespitosa

Common1 obs.

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