Greensboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Greensboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in guilford 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 #1 for species diversity among 8 guilford county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Epimecis hortaria
Tulip-Tree Beauty
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Apheloria tigana
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Boisea trivittata
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Guilford County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greensborowithin Guilford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.