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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Monarch

Muscadine Grape
Needham'S Skimmer
Green Clearwing
Tiger Swallowtail
Woodbine
Osprey
Black Swallowtail
Bald Eagle
Poke
Mistflower
Paper Mulberry
Common Buckeye
Butterflyweed
Eastern Cricket Frog
Spoonwood
Mayapple
Large Milkweed Bug
Ring-Necked Duck
Wood Duck
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colonial Heights County, Virginia
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 Colonial Heights County.
The Colonial Heights ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Colonial Heights, Colonial Heights hosts 51% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 39 Colonial Heights County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.