Hamilton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, 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 Huckleberry Pond, Hamilton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Huckleberry Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common175 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common138 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common124 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common118 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common110 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common95 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common90 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common78 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common69 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common50 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common46 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional39 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional35 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional35 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional34 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare25 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Rare25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soddy-daisy

Importance: 0.30

40 species

+150% vs. current

Collegedale

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

+59% 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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Boston Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

South Chickamauga Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Shirley Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soddy-daisy

Importance: 0.30

40 species

+150% vs. current

Collegedale

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Signal Mountain

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Lookout Mountain

Importance: 0.27

63 species

+59% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Huckleberry Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common175 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common138 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common124 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common118 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common110 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common95 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common90 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common78 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common69 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common50 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common46 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional39 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional35 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional35 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional34 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Occasional26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare25 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Rare25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare25 obs.

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