East Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The East Franklin Township ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 33% more documented species, East Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 34 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Very Common2 obs.

Nigronia fasciata

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+205%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+857% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+205% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+570% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+139% 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 Armstrong County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+205%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+857% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+205% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+570% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+139% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 34 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-winged Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Very Common2 obs.

Nigronia fasciata

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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