Chester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 West Chester, Chester County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 67 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. West Chester

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common42 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common41 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common36 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common34 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common33 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Common33 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common32 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common28 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common25 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional24 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional24 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional24 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional22 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional22 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional22 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare22 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 67 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. West Chester

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common42 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common41 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common36 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common34 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common33 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Common33 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common32 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common28 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common25 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common25 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional24 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional24 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional24 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional22 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional22 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional22 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare22 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare19 obs.

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