Fayetteville
Ecosystem Overview
The Fayetteville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, arkansas, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Thamnophis proximus
Western Ribbonsnake
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Pantherophis obsoletus
Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fayetteville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fayettevillewithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.