Cowanshannock Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Cowanshannock Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 34 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common45 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common19 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common17 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% 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

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 34 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common45 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common19 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common17 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common17 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Rare3 obs.

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