Kitty Hawk
Ecosystem Overview
The Kitty Hawk ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in dare county, north carolina, 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 #4 for species diversity among 8 dare county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Arundinaria gigantea
switch cane
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Leucauge argyrobapta
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kitty Hawk. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kitty Hawkwithin Dare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.