East St. Louis

Ecosystem Overview

The East St. Louis ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Clair County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Belleville nearby has 44% more documented species, East St. Louis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Saint Clair County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Belleville

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common6 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belleville

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-44% vs. current

Saint Clair County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-81% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+375% vs. current

Centreville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Freeburg

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+533% vs. current

Washington Park

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+850% 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 Saint Clair County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belleville

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-44% vs. current

Saint Clair County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-81% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+375% vs. current

Centreville

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Freeburg

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+533% vs. current

Washington Park

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+850% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Belleville

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common6 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus oppositus

Northern Leaf-Footed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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