Watauga
Ecosystem Overview
The Watauga ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 79% more documented species, Watauga offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 32th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bromus catharticus
Rescuegrass
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Hedypnois rhagadioloides
Cretin Weed
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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