Norfolk

Ecosystem Overview

The Norfolk ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, 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 #50 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 363 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common54 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common19 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common18 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common16 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common12 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional11 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional11 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare9 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.50

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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.50

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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 363 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common54 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common19 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common18 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common16 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common12 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional11 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional11 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare9 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare8 obs.

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