Fort Polk South
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Polk South ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in vernon parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vernon Parish nearby has 8% more documented species, Fort Polk South offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 vernon parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Prosapia bicincta
Leiothlypis peregrina
Tennessee Warbler
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Contopus virens
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Icterus spurius
Orchard Oriole
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Incilius nebulifer
Coastal Plain Toad
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Vernon Parish
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fort Polk Southwithin Vernon Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.