Cora Kelly

Ecosystem Overview

The Cora Kelly ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 18% more documented species, Cora Kelly offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #107 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#107

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#107 of 363 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-18% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common8 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-18% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-18% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-18% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-18% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-7% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-18% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-18% 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

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-18% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-18% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-18% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-18% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-7% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-18% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-18% 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

#107

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#107 of 363 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common8 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

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