Thornbury Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Thornbury Township ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Thornbury Township hosts 38% more species diversity. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Carya cordiformis
Pignut
Panax trifolius
Dwarf Ginseng
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Calvatia gigantea
Giant Puffball
Omphalotus illudens
Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Claytonia caroliniana
Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty
Petasites japonicus
Japanese sweet coltsfoot
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Leucothoe fontanesiana
fetterbush
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Thornbury Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Thornbury Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.