Alvord

Ecosystem Overview

The Alvord ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Wise County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Decatur nearby has 68% more documented species, Alvord offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Wise County 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis secundiflora

red love grass

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-68% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-74% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-44% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+40% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+600% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+17% 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 Wise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-68% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-74% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-44% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+40% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+600% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+17% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis secundiflora

red love grass

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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