Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Bluff ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny 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 Pittsburgh nearby has 48% more documented species, Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 175 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-48% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+767% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+108% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+174% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-42% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+478% 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

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-48% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+767% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+108% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+174% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-42% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+478% 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 175 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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