Shelby County
Ecosystem Overview
The Shelby County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in shelby county, tennessee, 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 12 shelby county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shelby County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shelby County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shelby Countywithin Shelby County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.