Berks County

Ecosystem Overview

The Berks County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Berks 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 Reading, Berks County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 Berks County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Reading

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common29 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common7 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare6 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Reading

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+733% vs. current

Wyomissing

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boyertown

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Birdsboro

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Shillington

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Robesonia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Strausstown

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Berks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Reading

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+733% vs. current

Wyomissing

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boyertown

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Birdsboro

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Shillington

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Robesonia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Strausstown

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Reading

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common29 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common7 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare6 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare6 obs.

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