Liberty Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Liberty Township ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 47% more documented species, Liberty Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 39 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Rissa tridactyla

black-legged kittiwake

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+179% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% 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 Centre County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+179% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 39 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Rissa tridactyla

black-legged kittiwake

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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