Decatur

Ecosystem Overview

The Decatur ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Alabama, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alabama nearby has 30% more documented species, Decatur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #58 for species diversity among 188 Alabama natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 188 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-30% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-19% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+233% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-4% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+536% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Alabama.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Alabama

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-30% vs. current

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

-19% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-30% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+233% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

-4% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+536% 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 188 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Alabama

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

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