Old North Durham

Ecosystem Overview

The Old North Durham ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 11% more documented species, Old North Durham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #126 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 534 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common88 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common60 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common56 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common22 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common12 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common11 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common11 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common9 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Occasional8 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Rare5 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-11% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-11% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-11% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-11% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-11% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-11% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-11% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-11% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-11% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-11% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-11% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-11% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-11% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-11% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-11% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-11% 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

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 534 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common88 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common60 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common56 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common22 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common12 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common11 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common11 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common9 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Occasional8 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Rare5 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare5 obs.

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