Metairie
Ecosystem Overview
The Metairie ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson Parish nearby has 37% more documented species, Metairie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 jefferson parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Cygnus atratus
Black Swan
Fulica americana
American Coot
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Myiopsitta monachus
Monk parakeet
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Oryctolagus cuniculus
rabbit, european rabbit
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Metairie. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Metairiewithin Jefferson Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.