Morton Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Morton Grove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #4 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

#4 of 97 locations

96th 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.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common9 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Myrmica spatulata

Rare2 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

#4 of 97 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common9 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Myrmica spatulata

Rare2 obs.

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