Morrisville

Ecosystem Overview

The Morrisville ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 46% more documented species, Morrisville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 54 Bucks County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 54 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common17 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common12 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+238% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+500% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+135% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+350% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-40% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-39% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Bucks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+238% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+500% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+135% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+350% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-40% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-39% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 54 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common17 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common12 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common5 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional4 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Rare2 obs.

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