Charlottesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Charlottesville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Albemarle 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 Albemarle County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common24 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common18 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common9 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Chris Greene Lake

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 Albemarle County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Chris Greene Lake

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common24 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common18 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common9 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare6 obs.

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