East Franklin Township
Ecosystem Overview
The East Franklin Township ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in armstrong county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 33% more documented species, East Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 34 armstrong county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Setophaga discolor
Prairie Warbler
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Vermivora cyanoptera
Blue-winged Warbler
Icteria virens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Nigronia fasciata
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Dryocampa rubicunda
Rosy Maple Moth
Sparganothis sulfureana
Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
Rabdophaga strobiloides
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Thorybes pylades
Northern Cloudywing
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Armstrong County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Franklin Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Franklin Townshipwithin Armstrong County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.