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West Bradford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Bradford Township ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in chester 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 Chester County nearby has 68% more documented species, West Bradford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

32
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
31
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#23
Regional Rank
Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#23 of 67 locations
66th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester County
-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common2 obs.
Halyomorpha halys

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.
Lobelia inflata

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Common2 obs.
Vespa crabro

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.
Vespula maculifrons

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.
Melanoplus differentialis

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Coragyps atratus

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Muhlenbergia schreberi

Muhlenbergia schreberi

Nimblewill Muhly

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus alba

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.
Kalmia latifolia

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare1 obs.
Stylophorum diphyllum

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Rare1 obs.

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