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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Lincoln Sparrow
Common Cardinal
White-Throated Sparrow
Green Clearwing
Carolina Chickadee
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Phoebe
Myrtle Warbler
Chinese Tallow
American Goldfinch
Downy Woodpecker
Green Kingfisher
White-Eyed Vireo
Bullfrog
Inca Dove
Honeybee
Catbrier
Gator
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Camphortree
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matagorda County County, 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 Matagorda County County.
The Bay City ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Matagorda County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Matagorda County, Bay City hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Matagorda County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.