Bloomfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Bloomfield ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 21% more documented species, Bloomfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 175 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Mus musculus

House mouse

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+216% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+316% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-12% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+778% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+216% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+316% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-12% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+778% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 175 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Mus musculus

House mouse

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

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