Botetourt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Botetourt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Botetourt 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. Compared to nearby Fincastle, Botetourt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Botetourt County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fincastle

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common17 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common14 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common13 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

hairy lip fern

Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common8 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common6 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional5 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare5 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Botetourt County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Buchanan

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Troutville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Orchard Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Botetourt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Botetourt County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Buchanan

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Troutville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Orchard Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fincastle

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common17 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common14 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common13 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

hairy lip fern

Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common8 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common6 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional5 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare5 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare5 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare4 obs.

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