Hampshire County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hampshire County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Hampshire County, West Virginia, 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 Romney, Hampshire County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Hampshire County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Romney

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common156 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common79 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common72 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common56 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common42 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common40 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common31 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common26 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common25 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional24 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional22 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional22 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional21 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare20 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hampshire County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Hampshire County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hampshire County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Romney

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common156 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common79 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common72 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common56 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common42 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common40 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common31 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common26 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common25 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional24 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional22 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional22 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional21 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare20 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare18 obs.

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