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Smethport

Ecosystem Overview

The Smethport ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in mckean county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McKean County nearby has 74% more documented species, Smethport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 mckean county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
20
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. McKean County
-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.
Sterna forsteri

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common2 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.
Hydroprogne caspia

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common1 obs.
Podiceps auritus

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.
Euphagus carolinus

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common1 obs.
Vireo griseus

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.
Riparia riparia

Riparia riparia

sand martin

Common1 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.
Cygnus columbianus

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.
Mergus serrator

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.
Spinus pinus

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.
Branta hutchinsii

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.
Setophaga pensylvanica

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional1 obs.
Setophaga americana

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional1 obs.
Setophaga tigrina

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Rare1 obs.
Setophaga citrina

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare1 obs.
Cardellina pusilla

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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