Amherst County

Ecosystem Overview

The Amherst County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Amherst County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Amherst, Amherst County hosts 7400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Amherst 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst

+7400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+7400% 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 Amherst County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+7400% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst

+7400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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