Montgomery

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #15 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 594 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common5 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

waterpod

Common3 obs.

Vernonia fasciculata

smooth ironweed

Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Rare2 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

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 Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+108% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 594 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common5 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

waterpod

Common3 obs.

Vernonia fasciculata

smooth ironweed

Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Rare2 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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