Highland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Highland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Highland 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 Monterey, Highland County hosts 567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Highland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monterey

+567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common48 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common30 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common29 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common29 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common25 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common24 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common23 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common23 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common22 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common22 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional21 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional20 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional20 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional20 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare20 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Rare19 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Monterey

Importance: 0.37

15 species

+567% 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 Highland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Monterey

Importance: 0.37

15 species

+567% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monterey

+567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common48 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common30 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common29 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common29 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common25 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common24 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common23 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common23 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common22 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common22 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional21 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional20 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional20 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional20 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare20 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Rare19 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare19 obs.

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