Edinboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Edinboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in erie 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. Compared to nearby Erie, Edinboro hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Scolopax minor
American Woodcock
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Edinboro. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Edinborowithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.