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Kyle

Ecosystem Overview

The Kyle ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in hays county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hays County nearby has 40% more documented species, Kyle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 hays county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

60
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
57
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
31
Common Species
Frequently observed species
29
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species
Common18 species
Occasional18 species
Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 8 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Hays County
-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.
Otala lactea

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common2 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.
Oenothera triloba

Oenothera triloba

stemless evening-primrose

Common2 obs.
Streptopelia decaocto

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common2 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.
Rumina decollata

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Occasional1 obs.
Rabidosa rabida

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.
Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.
Bombycilla cedrorum

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.
Sturnella magna

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.
Pitangus sulphuratus

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Rare1 obs.
Incilius nebulifer

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare1 obs.
Polistes exclamans

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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