Burke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Burke County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Burke County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Vidette, Burke County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Burke County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Vidette

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common19.94 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common6.4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.97 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common4.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.64 obs.

Hermeuptychia intricata

Intricate Satyr

Common3.33 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3.28 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common3.23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3.2 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Common3.17 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3.09 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3.08 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional2.94 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional2.93 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2.85 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional2.82 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2.78 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Rare2.76 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare2.64 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.54 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+241%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Di-lane Wma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

0% vs. current

Sardis

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Keysville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Midville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Dyes Crossroad

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1150% 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 Burke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+241%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burke County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Di-lane Wma

Importance: 0.70

75 species

0% vs. current

Sardis

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Keysville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Midville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Dyes Crossroad

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1150% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Vidette

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common19.94 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common6.4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common5.97 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common4.11 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.64 obs.

Hermeuptychia intricata

Intricate Satyr

Common3.33 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3.28 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common3.23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3.2 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Common3.17 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3.09 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3.08 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional2.94 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional2.93 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2.85 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional2.82 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2.78 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Rare2.76 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare2.64 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.54 obs.

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