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Allen

Ecosystem Overview

The Allen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in collin county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 22 collin county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
93
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 22 locations
95th percentile for diversity
vs. Collin County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common35 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common16 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common13 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common12 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common11 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common10 obs.
Bombus pensylvanicus

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common9 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common9 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common9 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common9 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional8 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional8 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional8 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional7 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional7 obs.
Ulmus americana

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional7 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare7 obs.
Asterocampa celtis

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare6 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare6 obs.

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