McKinney
Ecosystem Overview
The McKinney ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 22 collin county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Ulmus americana
American elm
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Asclepias viridis
green antelope-horn
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Sixalix atropurpurea
Sweet Scabious
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Collin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near McKinney. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement McKinneywithin Collin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.