Addison
Ecosystem Overview
The Addison ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 17% more documented species, Addison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Symphyotrichum divaricatum
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Elymus virginicus
Rye Grass
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Stellaria media
Common chickweed
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Addison. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Addisonwithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.