Audubon Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Audubon Park ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Louisville nearby has 28% more documented species, Audubon Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 31 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Bondarzewia berkeleyi
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Leucoagaricus americanus
Reddening Lepiota
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Pseudoinonotus dryadeus
Oak Bracket
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Galanthus elwesii
Giant Snowdrop
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Odontotaenius disjunctus
bessbug
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Audubon Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Audubon Parkwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.