Covington
Ecosystem Overview
The Covington ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in kenton county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kenton County nearby has 1% more documented species, Covington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 15 kenton 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 99 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Pantherophis spiloides
Gray Rat Snake
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Aplodinotus grunniens
freshwater drum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kenton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Covington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Covingtonwithin Kenton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.