Hickory

Ecosystem Overview

The Hickory ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 13% more documented species, Hickory offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #127 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 534 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Very Common3 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-13% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-13% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-13% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-13% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-13% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-13% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-13% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-13% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-13% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-13% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-13% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-13% 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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 534 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Very Common3 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

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