Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Harrisburg. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Harrisburg. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Pennsylvania.
The Harrisburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #93 for species diversity among 1087 Pennsylvania natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Waldmurmeltier
Canada goose
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Common Bullfrog
green heron
Carpenter bee
Green Frog
Yellow Garden Spider
Asiatic Tearthumb
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Eastern Painted Turtle
Great Egret
eastern chipmunk
Big Dipper Firefly
Red Admiral
Differential Grasshopper
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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