Smethport

Ecosystem Overview

The Smethport ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McKean County nearby has 74% more documented species, Smethport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 McKean County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. McKean County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Riparia riparia

sand martin

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in McKean County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

McKean County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% vs. current

Bradford

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+271% vs. current

Hamlin Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+189% vs. current

Port Allegany

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2500% 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 McKean County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in McKean County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

McKean County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% vs. current

Bradford

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+271% vs. current

Hamlin Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+189% vs. current

Port Allegany

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2500% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. McKean County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Riparia riparia

sand martin

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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