Hart

Ecosystem Overview

The Hart ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Castro County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Castro County nearby has 80% more documented species, Hart offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Castro County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Castro County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common1.47 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Very Common0.79 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common0.79 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer'S Blackbird

Very Common0.79 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common0.71 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Common0.67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.67 obs.

Anas crecca

Teal

Common0.4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common0.4 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.39 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Occasional0.39 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Occasional0.39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Castro County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Castro County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dimmitt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dimmitt

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Hilburn

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Hart

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dimmitt Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% 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 Castro County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Castro County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Castro County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dimmitt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dimmitt

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Hilburn

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Hart

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dimmitt Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Castro County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common1.47 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Very Common0.79 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common0.79 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer'S Blackbird

Very Common0.79 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common0.71 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Common0.67 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.67 obs.

Anas crecca

Teal

Common0.4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common0.4 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.39 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Occasional0.39 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Occasional0.39 obs.

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