Alabama

Ecosystem Overview

The Alabama ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Alabama, 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 #10 for species diversity among 188 Alabama natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 188 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Birmingham

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,881 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1,239 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1,225 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common806 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common732 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common709 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common696 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common683 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common656 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common619 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common588 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional565 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional498 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional469 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional466 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional434 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional392 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare338 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare320 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare320 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

+16% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+376% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

+43% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

+37% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% 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 Alabama.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Birmingham

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Mobile

Importance: 0.55

86 species

+16% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Dothan

Importance: 0.45

21 species

+376% vs. current

Decatur

Importance: 0.44

70 species

+43% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.44

73 species

+37% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 188 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 188 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Birmingham

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,881 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1,239 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1,225 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common806 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common732 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common709 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common696 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common683 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common656 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common619 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common588 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional565 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional498 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional469 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional466 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional434 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional392 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare338 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare320 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare320 obs.

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