Floyd County

Ecosystem Overview

The Floyd County ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Floyd County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby New Albany, Floyd County hosts 644% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Floyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. New Albany

+644% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1017%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Albany

Importance: 0.46

9 species

+644% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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 Floyd County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1017%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Albany

Importance: 0.46

9 species

+644% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. New Albany

+644% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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