Feathersburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Feathersburg ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taylor County nearby has 63% more documented species, Feathersburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 79 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 79 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-63% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.61 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.49 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.24 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.24 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Common0.24 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.24 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.17 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.17 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.16 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.14 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.12 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.12 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.12 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Aniseroot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Rare0.12 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.12 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-66% vs. current

Green River Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-48% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+8% vs. current

Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+238% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-43% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-39% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-16% 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 Taylor County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.61 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.57 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.49 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.24 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.24 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Common0.24 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.24 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.17 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.17 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.16 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.14 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Occasional0.12 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.12 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.12 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Aniseroot

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Rare0.12 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.12 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-66% vs. current

Green River Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-48% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+8% vs. current

Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+238% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-43% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-39% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-16% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 79 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-63% species diversity