Buchanan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Buchanan County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Buchanan County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grundy, Buchanan County hosts 110% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Buchanan 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grundy

+110% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Baetis flavistriga

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Common2 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Occasional2 obs.

Leptophlebia cupida

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

Maccaffertium vicarium

Rare1 obs.

Platylomalus aequalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Buchanan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grundy

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+110% 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 Buchanan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Buchanan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grundy

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+110% 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 Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grundy

+110% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Baetis flavistriga

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Common2 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Occasional2 obs.

Leptophlebia cupida

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

Maccaffertium vicarium

Rare1 obs.

Platylomalus aequalis

Rare1 obs.

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