Columbus
Ecosystem Overview
The Columbus ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in barbour county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Barbour County nearby has 2% more documented species, Columbus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 barbour county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Farancia abacura
Red-bellied Mudsnake
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Barbour County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Columbuswithin Barbour County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.