Burnham

Ecosystem Overview

The Burnham ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evanston nearby has 10% more documented species, Burnham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 97 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Common2 obs.

Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Common2 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

clammy ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Gentiana alba

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Prasocuris vittata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-10% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+157% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-2% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+58% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1186% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-10% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+157% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-2% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+58% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1186% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 97 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Common2 obs.

Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Common2 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

clammy ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Gentiana alba

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Prasocuris vittata

Rare1 obs.

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