Terrell
Ecosystem Overview
The Terrell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in kaufman 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. Compared to nearby Kaufman, Terrell hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 kaufman county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Valerianella radiata
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Tyrannus forficatus
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Anaea andria
Goatweed Leafwing
Salix nigra
Swamp Willow
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kaufman County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Terrell. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Terrellwithin Kaufman County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.