Buckhannon

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckhannon ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Upshur County, West 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 Upshur County nearby has 86% more documented species, Buckhannon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Upshur County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Upshur County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Upshur County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upshur County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% 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 Upshur County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Upshur County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Upshur County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Upshur County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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