Ligonier
Ecosystem Overview
The Ligonier ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in westmoreland county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Westmoreland County nearby has 6% more documented species, Ligonier offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 westmoreland county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Phyllopalpus pulchellus
Handsome Trig
Palthis angulalis
Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Callopistromyia annulipes
Acronicta interrupta
Interrupted Dagger Moth
Phalaenostola larentioides
Black-Banded Owlet Moth
Xenox tigrinus
Tiger Bee Fly
Scathophaga stercoraria
Rhingia nasica
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Westmoreland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ligonier. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ligonierwithin Westmoreland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.