Albemarle County

Ecosystem Overview

The Albemarle County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Albemarle 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Albemarle County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlottesville

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common86 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common86 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common63 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common58 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common57 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common56 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common48 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common48 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common48 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common46 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common46 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional42 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional41 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional37 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional34 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional32 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional30 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare30 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare30 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Chris Greene Lake

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 Albemarle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Chris Greene Lake

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

0% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlottesville

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common86 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common86 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common63 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common58 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common57 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common56 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common48 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common48 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common48 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common46 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common46 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional42 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional41 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional37 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional34 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional32 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional30 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare30 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare30 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare28 obs.

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