Chilhowie

Ecosystem Overview

The Chilhowie ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Smyth County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Smyth County nearby has 82% more documented species, Chilhowie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Smyth County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common2.32 obs.

Purpuricenus humeralis

Very Common1 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Very Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial Pea

Very Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Eumorpha pandorus

Pandora Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Paonias excaecata

Blinded Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.61 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.43 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional0.25 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.2 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smyth County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Smyth County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Raccoon Branch Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-80% vs. current

Hungry Mother State Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-75% vs. current

Clinch Mountian

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% vs. current

Saltville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% 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

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smyth County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Smyth County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Raccoon Branch Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-80% vs. current

Hungry Mother State Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-75% vs. current

Clinch Mountian

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Horseshoe Bend

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% vs. current

Saltville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common2.32 obs.

Purpuricenus humeralis

Very Common1 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Very Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial Pea

Very Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Eumorpha pandorus

Pandora Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Paonias excaecata

Blinded Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.61 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.43 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional0.25 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.2 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Smyth County

-82% species diversity