West Franklin Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Franklin Township ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in armstrong county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 54% more documented species, West Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 34 armstrong county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Arilus cristatus
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Buteo lagopus
rough-legged buzzard
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lygaeus turcicus
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Hyles gallii
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Anthus rubescens
Buff-bellied Pipit
Asio flammeus
short-eared owl
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Nicrophorus tomentosus
Tomentose Burying Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Armstrong County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West 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 West Franklin Townshipwithin Armstrong County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.