Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Durham. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Durham. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
The Durham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, 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 #103 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Dutch clover
ribwort plantain
Purple deadnettle
Harlequin ladybird
Japanese honeysuckle
Garden vetch
field madder
American Robin
Glossy privet
Grey squirrel
henbit dead-nettle
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Cardinal
Great Blue Heron
Chinese privet
common pill woodlouse
ground ivy
Many-Flower Rose
Green anole
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