Irving
Ecosystem Overview
The Irving ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas 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 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Ligustrum quihoui
Waxyleaf privet
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Decodes basiplagana
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Irving. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Irvingwithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.