Prince William County
Ecosystem Overview
The Prince William County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in prince william 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 Quantico, Prince William County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 prince william 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.
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Enallagma durum
Big Bluet
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Tipularia discolor
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Malacosoma americana
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince William County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Prince William County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prince William Countywithin Prince William County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.