Payne Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Payne Springs ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in henderson county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Athens nearby has 74% more documented species, Payne Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 henderson county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Pentagenia vittigera
Tetanolita mynesalis
Smoky Tetanolita Moth
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Otiocerus stollii
Larinioides cornutus
Bagheera prosper
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Nothoscordum bivalve
false garlic
Allium canadense
Wild Garlic
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Payne Springswithin Henderson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.