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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Haymaids
Common Cardinal
Wineberry
Starling
Chicken Hawk
American Robin
Mallard
Song Sparrow
Hedge Garlic
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
Field Madder
Red-Shouldered Hawk
Japanese Barberry

Althea
House Finch
Catbird
White-Throated Sparrow
Henbit
Great Crested Flycatcher
Callery Pear
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County.
The General Aviation ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, General Aviation hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #89 for species diversity among 100 Roanoke County natural areas, placing it in the 11th percentile for biodiversity.