West Whiteland Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Whiteland Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in chester 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 #2 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Pieris rapae
small white
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Whiteland Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Whiteland Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.