The Villages

Ecosystem Overview

The The Villages ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #135 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 634 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common22 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common18 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common16 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common15 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common14 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common14 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common13 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional13 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional12 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional11 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional11 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional11 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare10 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare10 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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 Florida.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 634 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common22 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common18 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common16 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common15 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common14 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common14 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common13 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional13 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional12 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional11 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional11 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional11 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare10 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare10 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare9 obs.

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