East Whiteland Township

Ecosystem Overview

The East Whiteland Township ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 Chester County nearby has 47% more documented species, East Whiteland Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 67 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-47% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Margariscus margarita

Northern Minnow

Very Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common2 obs.

Cambarus acuminatus

Acuminate Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 53 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in East Whiteland Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in East Whiteland Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+152% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-12% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+212% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+563% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+43% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+430% 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 Chester County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+152% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-12% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+212% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+563% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+43% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+430% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 67 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Margariscus margarita

Northern Minnow

Very Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common2 obs.

Cambarus acuminatus

Acuminate Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 53 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.