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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Delfin Mular
Duck Hawk
Ring-Billed Gull
Herring Gull
Woodbine
Crabeater
Loggerhead
Common Cardinal
Monarch
Carolina Chickadee
Mallard
Double-Crested Cormorant
Osprey
Carolina Wren
Yellow Passionflower
American Robin
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
House Finch
Mistflower
Baccharis
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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 Craney Island ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 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, Craney Island hosts 5% more species diversity.