Upper Makefield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Makefield Township ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 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 48% more documented species, Upper Makefield Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 54 Bucks County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 54 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Very Common3 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Common1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus caudatus

Rare1 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+225% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+478% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+126% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+333% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-42% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-41% 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

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+225% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+478% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+126% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+333% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-42% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-41% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 54 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Very Common3 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Common1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus caudatus

Rare1 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Rare1 obs.

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