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Basin 3

Ecosystem Overview

The Basin 3 ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 83% more documented species, Basin 3 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 51th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

17
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
14
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#20
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#20 of 41 locations
51th percentile for diversity
vs. Bexar County
-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Platalea ajaja

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common3 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.
Calidris minutilla

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.
Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.
Phalaropus tricolor

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common2 obs.
Limnodromus scolopaceus

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common1 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.
Tringa flavipes

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.
Actitis macularius

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Coragyps atratus

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Anthus rubescens

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.
Tringa semipalmata

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.
Plegadis chihi

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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