Illinois

Ecosystem Overview

The Illinois ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #80 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 594 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common638 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common587 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common563 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common544 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common436 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common424 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common380 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common340 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common330 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common323 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common317 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional317 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional314 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional304 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional286 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional283 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional281 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare279 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare279 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare277 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 594 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common638 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common587 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common563 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common544 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common436 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common424 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common380 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common340 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common330 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common323 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common317 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional317 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional314 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional304 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional286 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional283 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional281 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare279 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare279 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare277 obs.

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