Manor Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Manor Township ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 72% more documented species, Manor Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 34 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-72% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Plethodon hoffmani

Valley and Ridge Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Common1 obs.

Cambarus carinirostris

Rock Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Rare1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+300% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+27% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+180% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+833% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Rural Valley

Importance: 0.29

13 species

+115% 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

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+300% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+27% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+180% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+833% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Rural Valley

Importance: 0.29

13 species

+115% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 34 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Plethodon hoffmani

Valley and Ridge Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Common1 obs.

Cambarus carinirostris

Rock Crayfish

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Rare1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare1 obs.

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