Hillsborough
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillsborough ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in orange 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 #2 for species diversity among 6 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
Setophaga pinus
Pine Warbler
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Orange County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hillsborough. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hillsboroughwithin Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.