Marion

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Smyth County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Smyth County nearby has 5% more documented species, Marion offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Smyth County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Smyth County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common21 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common20 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common19 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common9 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common8 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common8 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Smyth County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Smyth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chilhowie

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1088% 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 Smyth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Smyth County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Smyth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chilhowie

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1088% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Smyth County

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common21 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common20 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common19 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common9 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common8 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common8 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare5 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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