Covington
Ecosystem Overview
The Covington ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in st. tammany parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Covington hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 st. tammany parish County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Setophaga pinus
Pine Warbler
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Cyperus virens
Stachys floridana
Florida betony
Rosa laevigata
Cherokee rose
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Mazus pumilus
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Smilax walteri
red-bead greenbrier
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Tammany Parish
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Covingtonwithin St. Tammany Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.