Greensboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Greensboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Guilford County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 8 Guilford County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Guilford County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional5 obs.

Apheloria tigana

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Guilford County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Guilford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Brandt

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

High Point Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Richland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pope Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oak Ridge

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+1150% 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 Guilford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Guilford County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Guilford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Brandt

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

High Point Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Richland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pope Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oak Ridge

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+1150% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Guilford County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional5 obs.

Apheloria tigana

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare4 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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