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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Duck Hawk
Monarch
Crabeater

American Woodcock
Spinybacked Orbweaver
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Large Milkweed Bug
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Osprey
Mallard
Common Flicker
American Robin
Clapper Rail
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
Creeping Cucumber
Carpenter Bee
Spotted Orbweaver
Black & White Warbler

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portsmouth County, Virginia
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 Portsmouth County.
The Downtown Portsmouth Historic District ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Portsmouth, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Downtown Portsmouth Historic District hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #99 for species diversity among 100 Portsmouth County natural areas, placing it in the 1th percentile for biodiversity.