Southern Pines
Ecosystem Overview
The Southern Pines ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in moore county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moore County nearby has 67% more documented species, Southern Pines offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 moore county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Pyrausta laticlavia
Euphyes dion
Dion Skipper
Prociphilus tessellatus
woolly alder aphid
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Epigaea repens
Ground Laurel
Ipomoea pandurata
wild sweet-potato-vine
Liatris cokeri
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Utricularia purpurea
Spotted Bladderwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Moore County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southern Pines. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Southern Pineswithin Moore County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.