Buckingham Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckingham Township ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 66% more documented species, Buckingham Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Common1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-66% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+183% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+209% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+209% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+278% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+183% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-13% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-66% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+183% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+209% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+209% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+278% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+183% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-13% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Common1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare1 obs.

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