Jackson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby McKee, Jackson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McKee

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Common2 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. McKee

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Common2 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

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