Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, North Carolina, 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 6 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carrboro

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common207 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common173 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common171 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Very Common150 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common145 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common141 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common134 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common132 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common124 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common117 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common108 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional108 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional105 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional104 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional97 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional91 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional88 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare88 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare86 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare86 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Orange County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Carrboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Hillsborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Eastwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cane Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Orange County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Carrboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Hillsborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Eastwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cane Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carrboro

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common207 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common173 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common171 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Very Common150 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common145 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common141 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common134 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common132 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common124 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common117 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common108 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional108 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional105 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional104 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional97 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional91 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional88 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare88 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare86 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare86 obs.

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