Buck Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Buck Creek ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oakmulgee Creek, Buck Creek hosts 57% more species diversity. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 100 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Oakmulgee Creek

+57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common0.05 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.04 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common0.04 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Very Common0.04 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common0.04 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.03 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common0.03 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.03 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common0.03 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

39 species

-72% vs. current

Little Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

27 species

-59% vs. current

Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

7 species

+57% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-85% vs. current

Perry Lakes Park

in Marion

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+267% vs. current

Augustin

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+57% 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 Perry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common0.05 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.04 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common0.04 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Very Common0.04 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common0.04 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.03 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common0.03 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.03 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common0.03 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

39 species

-72% vs. current

Little Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

27 species

-59% vs. current

Oakmulgee Creek

Importance: 0.80

7 species

+57% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-85% vs. current

Perry Lakes Park

in Marion

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+267% vs. current

Augustin

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+57% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Oakmulgee Creek

+57% species diversity