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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Ovenbird
Red-Eyed Vireo
Blackburnian Warbler
American Redstart
Solitary Vireo
Scarlet Tanager
Chestnut-Sided Warbler
Eastern Wood Pewee
Black-Throated Blue Warbler
Wood Thrush
Acadian Flycatcher
Black & White Warbler
Eastern Towhee
Tufted Titmouse

Veery
Indigo Bunting
Hooded Warbler
American Crow
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
American Robin
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Giles County 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 Giles County County.
The Peters Mountain Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Giles County, 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 Giles County, Peters Mountain Wilderness hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #61 for species diversity among 100 Giles County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.