Hamilton

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock 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 Hancock County nearby has 70% more documented species, Hamilton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hancock County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Antennaria neglecta

field pussytoes

Occasional1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Occasional1 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hancock County

Importance: 0.49

61 species

-70% vs. current

Nauvoo

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+260% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1700% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hancock County

Importance: 0.49

61 species

-70% vs. current

Nauvoo

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+260% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1700% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hancock County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Antennaria neglecta

field pussytoes

Occasional1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Occasional1 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Rare1 obs.

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