Crawford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crawford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Arkansas, 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. Compared to nearby Van Buren, Crawford County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Van Buren

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common23 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common13 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Rare3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Buren

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Fort Smith

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Buren

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Fort Smith

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Van Buren

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common23 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common13 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Rare3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare3 obs.

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