Purcellville

Ecosystem Overview

The Purcellville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Loudoun 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 #2 for species diversity among 8 Loudoun 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Loudoun County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Loudoun County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Loudoun County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Leesburg

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleburg

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beaverdam Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ridings At Blue Springs

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pavillion Lake

in Ashburn

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Goose Creek

in Lansdowne

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% 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 Loudoun County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Loudoun County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Loudoun County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Leesburg

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleburg

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beaverdam Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ridings At Blue Springs

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pavillion Lake

in Ashburn

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Goose Creek

in Lansdowne

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Loudoun County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

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