Giles County

Ecosystem Overview

The Giles County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Giles 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 Pearisburg, Giles County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Giles County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pearisburg

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common446 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common292 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common229 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Very Common189 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common172 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common170 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common151 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common138 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common133 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common123 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common116 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional113 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional111 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional103 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional98 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional94 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional75 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare73 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare67 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Giles County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearisburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glen Lyn

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Giles County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Giles County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pearisburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glen Lyn

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pearisburg

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common446 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common292 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common229 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Very Common189 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Very Common172 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common170 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common151 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common138 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common133 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common123 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common116 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional113 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional111 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional103 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional98 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional94 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional75 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare73 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare67 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare65 obs.

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