Barbour County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Barbour County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Barbour County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Philippi, Barbour County hosts 136% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Philippi

+136% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.03 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.01 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common3.99 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3.86 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common3.43 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.36 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common3.27 obs.

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Pterourus glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2.28 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional2.16 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Philippi

+136% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.03 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.01 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common3.99 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3.86 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common3.43 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.36 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common3.27 obs.

No image

Pterourus glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2.28 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional2.16 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Rare2 obs.

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