Northumberland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Northumberland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Northumberland 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. Compared to nearby Sunbury, Northumberland County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Northumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sunbury

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunbury

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Northumberland

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mount Carmel

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Trevorton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Northumberland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunbury

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Northumberland

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mount Carmel

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Trevorton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sunbury

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

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