Colonial Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Colonial Heights ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bristol nearby has 88% more documented species, Colonial Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common1 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

Eburia quadrigeminata

Common1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.44

93 species

-88% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1000% 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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol

Importance: 0.44

93 species

-88% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Fort Patrick Henry Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common1 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

Eburia quadrigeminata

Common1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Acharia stimulea

Common1 obs.

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