Portland
Ecosystem Overview
The Portland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in san patricio 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 Sinton, Portland hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 san patricio 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.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Incilius nebulifer
Coastal Plain Toad
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Sinistrofulgur pulleyi
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Egretta rufescens
Reddish Egret
Chione elevata
Avicennia germinans
Black mangrove
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Patricio County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Portland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Portlandwithin San Patricio County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.