Hampton City

Ecosystem Overview

The Hampton City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #64 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 363 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common18 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common14 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common14 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common13 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common12 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common11 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common11 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common9 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common9 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional7 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional6 obs.

Clathria prolifera

Red Beard Sponge

Occasional6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 363 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common18 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common14 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common14 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common13 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common12 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common11 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common11 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common9 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common9 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional7 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional6 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional6 obs.

Clathria prolifera

Red Beard Sponge

Occasional6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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