Abingdon

Ecosystem Overview

The Abingdon ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 53% more documented species, Abingdon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-53% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+683% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-53% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+683% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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