Philadelphia
Ecosystem Overview
The Philadelphia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in philadelphia 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 9 philadelphia county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Ilex opaca
white holly
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Philadelphia County
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
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