Rogers Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Rogers Park ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 36% more documented species, Rogers Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #115 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#115

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#115 of 594 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+33% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+33% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-36% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#115

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#115 of 594 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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