Madisonville
Ecosystem Overview
The Madisonville ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in st. tammany parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Madisonville hosts 318% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 st. tammany parish County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Trirhabda bacharidis
Elanoides forficatus
Swallow-tailed Kite
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Agasicles hygrophila
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Tammany Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Madisonville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Madisonvillewithin St. Tammany Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.