Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Kentucky, 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 #3 for species diversity among 3 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common33 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common23 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common21 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common16 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common14 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common14 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common14 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional12 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional11 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare11 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Madison County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Berea

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common33 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common23 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common21 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common19 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common16 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common14 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common14 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common14 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional12 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional11 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional11 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare11 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare11 obs.

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