American Village

Ecosystem Overview

The American Village ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Durham County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durham County nearby has 66% more documented species, American Village offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Durham County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Common2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysoperla rufilabris

Occasional1 obs.

Sminthurinus henshawi

Occasional1 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina carolinensis

Southern Short-tailed Shrew

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Duke Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+48% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+750% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Gorman

Importance: 0.23

65 species

-48% 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 Durham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Duke Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+48% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+750% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Gorman

Importance: 0.23

65 species

-48% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Common2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysoperla rufilabris

Occasional1 obs.

Sminthurinus henshawi

Occasional1 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hemiscolopendra marginata

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina carolinensis

Southern Short-tailed Shrew

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

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