Barrington Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Barrington Hills ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 50% more documented species, Barrington Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #137 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#137

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#137 of 594 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Carex muskingumensis

Muskingum sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Eleocharis obtusa

blunt spikerush

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+4% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-50% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-50% 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

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+4% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-50% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-50% 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

#137

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#137 of 594 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Carex muskingumensis

Muskingum sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Eleocharis obtusa

blunt spikerush

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Sparganium eurycarpum

Giant Burreed

Occasional1 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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