Wythe County
Ecosystem Overview
The Wythe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in wythe 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 Wytheville, Wythe County hosts 108% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 wythe county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Arilus cristatus
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Castanea dentata
Toothed Chestnut
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Smilax glauca
Catbrier
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Micrathena sagittata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wythe County
Discover 3 other wildlife-rich locations near Wythe County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wythe Countywithin Wythe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.