Blacksburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Blacksburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Virginia, 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common38 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common34 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common26 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common22 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common19 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional13 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional12 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare11 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare11 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+122% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+64% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+85% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

+11% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+122% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+64% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+85% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

+11% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common38 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common34 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common26 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common22 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common20 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common19 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional13 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional12 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare11 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare11 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare11 obs.

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