Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Loxia leucoptera
Two-Barred Crossbill
Very Common0.92 obs.
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Very Common0.74 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burke County County, Georgia
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 Burke County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Two-Barred Crossbill
Water Oak
Muscadine Grape
Gator
Butterflyweed
Coral Honeysuckle
Mottled Pipsissewa
Farkleberry
Woodbine
French-Mulberry
Hairy Clustervine
American Persimmon
Butterfly-Pea
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Althea
Tuberous Vervain
Henbit
Allegheny Chinkapin
Ragweed
Yarrow
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The Waynesboro ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Burke County, Georgia, 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 Burke County, Waynesboro hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Burke County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.