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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Bearded Pink
Mayapple
Poison Ivy

Bloody Geranium
Woodbine
Fall Boneset
Modesty
Butterflyweed

Moss Pink

European Bird Cherry

Moneywort

Lilac
Mistflower
Common Dayflower

Day Lily
Poke

Ashy Sunflower
Sassafras

Pusley

Canada Tickclover
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Illinois
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 Montgomery County County.
The Hillsboro ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Montgomery County, Hillsboro hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.