Crooked Creek Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Crooked Creek Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in armstrong county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 78% more documented species, Crooked Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 34 armstrong county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Butorides virescens
green heron
Musca autumnalis
face fly
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Cygnus columbianus
whistling swan
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Setophaga striata
Blackpoll Warbler
Mergus merganser
goosander
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Armstrong County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Crooked Creek Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Crooked Creek Lakewithin Armstrong County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.