Kennesaw
Ecosystem Overview
The Kennesaw ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in cobb county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Marietta, Kennesaw hosts 67% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 cobb county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Physocephala marginata
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Lygaeus turcicus
Cosmopepla lintneriana
Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug
Neoscona crucifera
Spotted Orbweaver
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sitta pusilla
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cobb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kennesaw. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kennesawwithin Cobb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.