West Monroe
Ecosystem Overview
The West Monroe ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in ouachita parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe nearby has 39% more documented species, West Monroe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 ouachita parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Euphagus carolinus
Rusty Blackbird
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ouachita Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Monroe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Monroewithin Ouachita Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.