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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Swallow
Bullfrog
Red-Winged Blackbird
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Gaulin
Song Sparrow
Green Frog
Kingfisher
Eastern Phoebe
Pickerel Frog
Eastern Kingbird
Green Clearwing

Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander
American Goldfinch
Blue Dasher
Tiger Swallowtail
Pond Bird
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smyth County 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 Smyth County County.
The Horseshoe Bend ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Smyth County, 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 Smyth County, Horseshoe Bend hosts 3% more species diversity.