Roanoke

Ecosystem Overview

The Roanoke ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Roanoke 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 #1 for species diversity among 4 Roanoke County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common31 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common31 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common27 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common20 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common20 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional19 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional17 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional17 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional17 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare16 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare16 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Plunkett Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Roanoke County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Plunkett Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common31 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common31 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common27 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common27 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common26 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common20 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common20 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional19 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional17 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional17 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional17 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare16 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare16 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare16 obs.

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