Abingdon
Ecosystem Overview
The Abingdon ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 53% more documented species, Abingdon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Ajuga reptans
bugle
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Boisea trivittata
Parallelia bistriaris
Maple Looper Moth
Hermetia illucens
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Vespa crabro
hornet
Scolia dubia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Abingdon. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Abingdonwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.