City Park Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The City Park Lake ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in east baton rouge parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While East Baton Rouge Parish nearby has 35% more documented species, City Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 east baton rouge parish County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Butorides virescens
green heron
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag, yellow iris
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Aphylla williamsoni
Two-striped Forceptail
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in East Baton Rouge Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near City Park Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement City Park Lakewithin East Baton Rouge Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.