Oxford

Ecosystem Overview

The Oxford ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafayette County nearby has 66% more documented species, Oxford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 27 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Common1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Common1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Ululodes quadripunctatus

Four-spotted Owlfly

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-66% vs. current

140

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+750% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+750% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-66% vs. current

140

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+386% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+750% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+750% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Common1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Common1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Ululodes quadripunctatus

Four-spotted Owlfly

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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