George Mason

Ecosystem Overview

The George Mason ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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 #70 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#70

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#70 of 363 locations

81th 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.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common17 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common14 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common14 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common12 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common11 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common10 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common10 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare8 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Rare7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare7 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

#70

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#70 of 363 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common17 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common14 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common14 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common12 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common11 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common10 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common10 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional8 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare8 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Rare7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare7 obs.

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