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Wildlife in Independence National Historical Park

Here’s what naturalists are spotting in Independence right now - pulled live from recent research-grade observations. Browse by group, explore the map, and identify what you find with Huck.

2,219
recent observations
30
species listed
15
birds
7
insects & arthropods
6
plants

Naturalists have logged 2,219 research-grade observations across the 30 most-recorded species in Independence. The most frequently seen is the House Sparrow, with 338 recorded sightings.

Birds account for the largest share of what gets recorded there (15 of the species listed here), followed by insects & arthropods (7).

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Most-observed species in Independence

House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
338 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
200 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
182 observations · iNaturalist
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
159 observations
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
156 observations
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
137 observations
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
110 observations
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
84 observations
princess tree
Paulownia tomentosa
62 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
58 observations
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
55 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
52 observations
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
47 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
46 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
45 observations
Clammy goosefoot
Dysphania pumilio
44 observations · iNaturalist
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
39 observations
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
37 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
36 observations
Paper mulberry
Broussonetia papyrifera
35 observations · iNaturalist
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
33 observations
lesser celandine
Ficaria verna
33 observations · iNaturalist
Common Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
31 observations · iNaturalist
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
30 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
29 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
29 observations
Ganoderma sessile
Ganoderma sessile
29 observations · iNaturalist
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
28 observations
common groundsel
Senecio vulgaris
28 observations · iNaturalist
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
27 observations

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