Clayton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Clayton County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Riverdale, Clayton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Clayton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverdale

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Shamrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Morrow

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% 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 Clayton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Shamrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Morrow

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverdale

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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