Prince Edward County
Ecosystem Overview
The Prince Edward County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in prince edward county, virginia, 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. Compared to nearby Wilck's Lake, Prince Edward County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 prince edward county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Strix varia
barred owl
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince Edward County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prince Edward Countywithin Prince Edward County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.