Morgan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morgan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, Alabama, 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 Cave Spring, Morgan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cave Spring

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Xylaria liquidambaris

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartselle

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Priceville

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1567% 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 Morgan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartselle

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Priceville

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1567% 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

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cave Spring

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Xylaria liquidambaris

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia grandiflora

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

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