Ferguson Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Ferguson Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Kokkocynips rileyi
Lactuca canadensis
Devil'S Weed
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Ligustrum obtusifolium
Border Privet
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ferguson Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ferguson Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.