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Locations in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Species in Calcasieu Parish

Common Species in Calcasieu Parish

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common26 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common21 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common17 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common15 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common15 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common14 obs.
Zelus longipes

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common14 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common13 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional13 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional13 obs.
Caracara plancus

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Occasional13 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional12 obs.
Dione vanillae

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional11 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Rare11 obs.
Oenothera speciosa

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Rare11 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Calcasieu Parish

Explore 21 documented locations in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Lake Charles

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Calcasieu Parish

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)

Moss Bluff

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Sulphur

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Lake Charles

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Prien

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Dequincy

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Vinton

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)

Alligator Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Blue Lake

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Cooper Lake

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Horseshoe Lake

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Lost Lake

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Lost Lake

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Mud Lake

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Owens Lake

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Phoenix Lake

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Pruitt Lake

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Stevenson Lake

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Clooney Island

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Westlake

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Calcasieu Parish's natural heritage.

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