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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craig County County, Virginia
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 Craig County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
American Redstart
Eastern Wood Pewee
Red-Eyed Vireo
Scarlet Tanager
Wood Frog
White-Tailed Deer
Eastern Towhee
Turkey Vulture
American Goldfinch
Eastern Phoebe
Chicken Hawk
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Palm Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Ovenbird
Red-Winged Blackbird
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Field Sparrow
Chestnut-Sided Warbler
Raven
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The Shawvers Run Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Craig County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Craig County, Shawvers Run Wilderness hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Craig County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.