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East Polder

Ecosystem Overview

The East Polder ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 88% more documented species, East Polder offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#25
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#25 of 41 locations
39th percentile for diversity
vs. Bexar County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common3 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common2 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common2 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common1 obs.
Calidris minutilla

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.
Gallinago delicata

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common1 obs.
Tachybaptus dominicus

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Grebe

Common1 obs.
Geococcyx californianus

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common1 obs.
Dendrocygna autumnalis

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.
Tyrannus verticalis

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.
Plegadis chihi

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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