Buchanan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Buchanan County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Buchanan County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grundy nearby has 1% more documented species, Buchanan County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Buchanan County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Grundy

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common7.11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.85 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common5.06 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4.01 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Common3 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common3 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common2.87 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common2.87 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2.67 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Occasional2.54 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional2.44 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional2.17 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional2 obs.

Baetis flavistriga

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buchanan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grundy

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Grundy

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+105% vs. current

Willowbrook Country Club

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+70% vs. current

Tookland

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+111% vs. current

Pearly

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+117% vs. current

Vansant

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+117% vs. current

Venia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+225% vs. current

William P. Harris Recreational Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common7.11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common5.85 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common5.06 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4.01 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Common3 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common3 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common2.87 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common2.87 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2.67 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Occasional2.54 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional2.44 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional2.17 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional2 obs.

Baetis flavistriga

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buchanan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grundy

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Grundy

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+105% vs. current

Willowbrook Country Club

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+70% vs. current

Tookland

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+111% vs. current

Pearly

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+117% vs. current

Vansant

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+117% vs. current

Venia

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+225% vs. current

William P. Harris Recreational Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Grundy

-1% species diversity