Oak Ridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Ridge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #6 for species diversity among 293 Tennessee natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 293 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,187 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common707 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common576 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common517 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common458 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common366 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common362 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common350 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common316 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common308 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common269 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional265 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional255 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional249 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional240 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional221 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional204 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare177 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare168 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Rare164 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

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 Tennessee.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Tennessee

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Nashville-davidson

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Memphis

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingsport

Importance: 0.46

56 species

+79% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.45

18 species

+456% vs. current

Johnson City

Importance: 0.45

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 293 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 293 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Tennessee

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1,187 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common707 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common576 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common517 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common458 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common366 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common362 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common350 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common316 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common308 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common269 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional265 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional255 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional249 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional240 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional221 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional204 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare177 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare168 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Rare164 obs.

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