Oak Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Hill ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Davidson 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Davidson County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashville-Davidson

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Wedgewood-houston

in Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.20

41 species

+144% 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 Davidson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davidson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Davidson County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Wautaga

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hidden Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Couchville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Forest Hills

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

Wedgewood-houston

in Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.20

41 species

+144% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashville-Davidson

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common5 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Rare3 obs.

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