Oak Lawn

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Lawn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #6 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 97 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common6 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional4 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Conocephalus brevipennis

Short-Winged Meadow Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Rare4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+186% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+9% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+75% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

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 Cook County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+186% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+9% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+75% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

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

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 97 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common6 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional4 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Conocephalus brevipennis

Short-Winged Meadow Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Rare4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare4 obs.

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